Our Restaurant teams are made up of talented individuals.
We are very proud of The Barn at Moor Hall and the team we have assembled to support it, led by chef patron Mark Birchall.
Key Skills
We are looking for a strong, motivated Senior Sommelier, someone who has worked in a similar role within the hospitality industry. The person will be a team player who is an avid learner, adaptable, and has exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Other skills that will need to be demonstrated include:
- Strong customer care skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail
- A high standard of personal presentation
- Confident, professional, and welcoming personality
- Ability to deal with guests in a professional manner
- In addition to wine, a good knowledge of spirits, beer and cocktails, would be required.
Day to day
As a Senior Sommelier your main role will be preparing and serving wine to our guests.
You will be communicating directly with guests and be required to demonstrate a good level of beverage knowledge and be capable of making recommendations based on personal preferences.
You will be responsible for communicating stock requirements, placing orders and ensuring a clean and efficient working environment.
You would be heavily involved in the beverage menu development and workly with the Restaurant manager regarding any ideas you may have to improve the service and product.
This role involves working 5 days Wednesday-Sunday every week. Shifts patterns may vary but average hours are 50 each week.
Benefits
Salary package of £44-£46k including tips. Staff rewards and incentives, including 'Employee of the month' winning a night off to enjoy dinner for two including drinks. Regular social events, winter closure holidays, staff discount, meals provided, private healthcare, friends and family rates and uniforms. .
