Job description – Junior Sommelier
R o o t s Y o r k
Report to: Restaurant Manager
Hours: 45 hours per week (Wednesday – Sunday)
Package: £34,000 to £37,000 including Tronc, depending on age & experience
Location: Roots York, 68 Marygate, YORK, YO30 7BH
Overview
We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking Junior Sommelier with at least one years of high-quality restaurant experience, to join our team at the Michelin starred Roots York. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is passionate about fine-dining and wine, with a view to progressing within our Front-of-House team. You must thrive working in a team, with a passion for delivering service excellence and an understanding of our values and ethos. In turn we offer the opportunity to work in a professional, hospitable, and friendly environment with training and development opportunities.
The role and responsibilities
Supporting the Restaurant Manager in developing our food and wine pairings and providing wine knowledge and training to the Front-of-House team.
Assisting in management of our wine list and cellar, all of which are available by the glass
Being the face of Roots York in the restaurant. Delivering our ethos and values to ensure a memorable customer experience
Providing the attention to detail that we need to push standards forward
Ensuring high levels of customer service at all times to always meet our guest’s expectations to enhance and maintain the Roots York reputation
Building a strong product knowledge so our food, beverages and ethos can be communicated to guests
Working with the FoH management and kitchen to ensure clear communication to enhance the guest experience.
The Person
A passion for food, wine and the hospitality industry
A mature outlook
Quality driven
Impeccable attention-to-detail
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A friendly and approachable manner
The benefits of working with us
Career development and internal and external training opportunities e.g. WSET
Staff discounts across the group
The chance to train and learn under Michelin-starred standard hospitality professionals
The opportunity to work with exciting, interesting, and seasonal ingredients that we have grown, foraged or preserved.
Freshly cooked staff meals
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Emma via [email protected]
Pay: £25,389.00-£29,742.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Please note this role requires evening and weekend work
Work Location: In person
