Rioja Sommelier
Job description
About us
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- International workforce
- On-the-job training
- Regular social events
- Growth opportunities
- Lively atmosphere
- Company perks
- Flexible working hours
Full Job Description
Pay
£14-£17 per hour
Wine Server
Bar Rioja opened June 2023 part of the Camino Group.
- A wine bar showcasing the current most exciting range and quality of wines from Rioja from the traditional to the most modern.
- An expert sommelier will helpfully and enthusiastically explain the different styles of wine.
- Delight in the fact that the wines of Rioja compete brilliantly with those of any other of the world’s wine producing regions in offering a very broad range of styles, grape varieties and an unbeatable quality to value ratio.
- A food menu to enhance the Rioja wines.
- As a Sommelier you will be responsible for hosting and looking after our customers – sharing your knowledge and passion for wines from Rioja. You will also train new staff.
- Camino, a group of 3 award-winning tapas bars & restaurants.
- Bar Rioja will be opening in the courtyard of our flagship venue Camino Kings Cross.
- ¡VAMOS DE TAPAS!
In Spanish culture, ¡VAMOS DE TAPAS! or LET’ S GO FOR TAPAS! is about enjoying the company of friends and family, having fun, visiting lively bars, having a few drinks and eating delicious tapas. For our founder Richard, Camino was inspired by a road trip through Spain, where the people and the lifestyle left a lasting impression. This life-changing journey continues by bringing the essence of Spanish tapas culture to London.
About you:
- Friendly, approachable and great energy.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- WSET level 2 (but not a deal breaker).
- Confident and knowledgeable about Spanish Wines especially those from Rioja.
- Be confident in training, developing and passing on your wine knowledge to junior staff.
Benefits:
- People First company.
- Staff trips to Spain with our wine suppliers.
- Training & Development.
- Freshly cooked staff meals.
- Staff discounts 50% off food across our venues.
- Opportunity to grow and develop.
- Hire a friend scheme with £250 bonus.
- Company parties and socials.
- Every Sunday & Monday off
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Sunday & Monday off
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
- Bar – wine: 1 year (required)
- WSET – (optional)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person