Sommelier

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK. And we are proud to announce this wonderful opportunity to join our new Sushi restaurant, in partnership with 3 Michelin starred chef, Masayoshi Takayama of Masa, NYC. You will be joining a passionate, supportive, and award-winning Michelin standard dining team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

Do you possess a palate finely attuned to the nuances of taste and aroma, eager to explore new frontiers of flavour? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are on the lookout for sommeliers with a profound knowledge of sake, the centuries-old Japanese beverage that has been captivating connoisseurs worldwide.

About The Role

As a sommelier, will have a 360 degree scope of all areas relating to wine list the restaurant and bar operation and is responsible for managing the wine lists for all areas that sit within the MASA 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.

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.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

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.
In joining the Harrods Team, you will receive: 

• A competitive salary plus generous service charge
• Set contracted hours of 42 per week. (Paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h)
• 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
•  30 days’ annual leave + birthday off
• Up to 33% Harrods in store discount and generous corporate discounts

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.
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