Assistant Head Sommelier

Assistant Head Sommelier

The partnership between Frantzén Group and Harrods is a monumental milestone in Harrods restaurant agenda. We are bringing the gastronomy of Studio Frantzén to the UK for the first time while unveiling a state-of-the-art flagship restaurant within our Knightsbridge store.

About the Role 

The Assistant head Sommelier reports into the Head Sommelier & Restaurant Manager / General Manager and will have a 360 degree scope of all areas relating to wine list the restaurant and bar operation and is responsible for assisting in managing the wine lists for all areas that sit within the Frantzén restaurant and bar spaces and leading their area of the business in a manner that will ensure that all parties' expected standards are maintained at all times. 

The role will set, lead and drive to achieve the commercial outputs across the area of business to deliver on both budgets and guests experience. The role will have a huge focus on operational excellence as the roles key attributes is delivering a world class wine experience through the set-up, availability and delivery of a best in class wine offering. 

The role will have long term vision for understanding the capability of the restaurant and bar and be able to set plans, work with and influence key stakeholders within the restaurant and Harrods to support the growth and change. 

About You 

You will have previous experience of working within world leading, and/or exceptional dining environments managing waiting teams, operating at the highest standard and embedding the right frameworks and training opportunities to enable success through your teams. 

You will bring with you a passion and enthusiasm for working within hospitality and you demonstrate this through your communication - you lead by example. 

You also understand and undertake day to day operational expectations around H&S, NPS, wastage maintenance and reporting, staff coverage, cash handling procedures and be able to Identify & create sales activity for your team through the implementation of upselling programs and incentives.

Since Harrods conception over 170 years ago, our Food and Beverage Team has grown to over 400, and this couldn't have been done without placing our value in our workforce. In joining the Harrods Team, you will receive: 

• Competitive salary up to £39,300 (this is made up of a generous base salary plus tronc)*
• Set contracted hours of 42 per week.
• Minimal late evenings by industry standard
• Great learning and development opportunities. Across our 27 outlets, there is a vast pool of knowledge to gain experience and grow expertise
• Great career opportunities in multiple locations around the UK and going international within Harrods and Frantzén Group.
• 30 days' annual leave + birthday off
• Up to 33% Harrods in store discount and generous corporate discounts

About Frantzén Group

In 2008, Björn Frantzén opened his first restaurant, Frantzén in Stockholm, Sweden. The restaurant was awarded two stars in Guide Michelin after only two years in service, and its third star after six months in its current location. The Frantzén Group includes several establishments in Stockholm and is established internationally with three Michelin starred Zén in Singapore. In 2022 the group will establish 3 new restaurants internationally.

Our promise to you

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.