A brand new opening. A cellar to help build. A story to tell in every glass.
We are opening Alto at Locke Canary Wharf, and we are building our team from the ground up. Headed up by the brilliant Chris Dargavel, Alto is a brand new restaurant in one of London's most dynamic districts, and we are looking for a talented Sommelier to bring our wine offering to life from the very first pour.
This isn't a role where you work to someone else's list. As a new opening, you will be there from the very beginning, helping to shape the wine offering, the pairings, and the way we bring wine to the table. If you have always wanted a blank canvas to show what you can do, this is the venue to do it.
White Rabbit Hospitality is built on a love of proper hospitality and seriously good food. Alto will be no different.
Our Values, In Every Glass:
- HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE – You turn a glass of wine into a memorable part of the guest's experience.
- WE DO THE RIGHT THING – You serve responsibly and uphold standards, storage, and safety without fail.
- WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE – You obsess over pairings, presentation, and the perfect recommendation every time.
- WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS – You drive wine sales, manage stock, and take ownership of the cellar.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Helping to shape and launch our opening wine offering from day one
- Guiding guests through the list with knowledgeable, engaging recommendations
- Delivering confident, polished wine service across every shift
- Developing food and wine pairings alongside the kitchen team
- Managing cellar stock, storage, rotation, and ordering
- Training and supporting the wider team on wine knowledge and service
- Helping to build a wine culture and reputation from the ground up
What Do You Need?
- Proven experience as a Sommelier in a quality restaurant or venue
- Strong, current wine knowledge across regions, styles, and pairings
- A relevant wine qualification (WSET or equivalent) is highly desirable
- Confident, engaging service skills and a genuine passion for wine
- An understanding of cellar management, stock control, and responsible service
- Reliability, attention to detail, and the energy for a new opening
- The Right to Work in the UK
What We Offer:
- An OTE of £19.90 per hour
- The chance to help shape a wine offering from scratch
- Genuine progression within a fast-growing hospitality group
- Staff discounts across our venues and properties
- The freedom to bring your expertise and personality to the floor
Joining a new opening means your work shapes the venue from the very first service. You will help build the list, define the service, and grow your reputation as the venue grows. For the right person, there is real scope to take on more responsibility within a group that champions expertise and craft.
Ready to Pour Something Extraordinary?
Apply now to become Sommelier at Alto, Locke Canary Wharf, with White Rabbit Hospitality.
