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Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £18.95 Per hour
Sommelier | Minimum 35 Hours | Up to £18.95 per hour | Kensington
THE ROOF GARDENS
The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.
A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. The Roof Gardens’ community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.
The Role
We’re seeking a confident and charismatic Sommelier to join the vibrant front of house team at The Roof Gardens. As a warm and professional presence, you’ll become a familiar face to our members, ensuring their experience is seamless, welcoming, and memorable from beginning to end.
Key Responsibilities
- Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Sommelier in the luxury hospitality market
- WSET qualification or equivalent industry certification
- Ensure daily wine service operations are carried out including stock management, table service, cleaning, and opening and closing duties
- Provide personalised wine recommendations to members and guests to elevate their dining experience
- Greet and engage members and guests warmly, creating a memorable first impression
- Maintain a deep passion for wine coupled with the desire to continue expanding your knowledge
- Support the Head Sommelier in curating and managing a wine list that reflects The Roof Gardens’ commitment to excellence
- Assist in designing and delivering wine training programmes for F&B, FOH, and Events teams to enhance product knowledge and drive sales
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends
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Our Benefits
- Competitive salary above market rate
- Late night taxi allowance
- Meals on duty
- 28 days holiday, plus an extra ‘celebrate you day’ & a paid volunteering day (increasing up to 33 days with each year of continuous service)
- 50% discount when dining in our restaurants
- Recognition vouchers awarded when your efforts are acknowledged by members
- Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme up to £1,000
- Team socials to celebrate our successes
- Uniform and dry cleaning provided
- Access to Wagestream for financial well-being support
- 24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
- Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
- Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues
- Company pension scheme
- Access to Hospitality Action benefits hub including eye Test vouchers
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We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.
If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we’d love to hear from you.
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