At a Glance
- Tasks: Curate and recommend wines, lead service, and train junior staff in a vibrant wine bar.
- Company: Join the opening team of Bar Blondie, a creative wine bar and restaurant in North London.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, mentorship, discounts, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on arts and community engagement.
- Why this job: Be part of a community-driven space blending wine, food, and culture with exciting events.
- Qualifications: Minimum two years in hospitality; WSET Level 2 or 3 preferred.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
BAR BLONDIE - NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
Salary: £15.00 per hour (inc tronc)
Location: Bar Blondie, Queen's Park (North London) NW6 6RA
Opportunity: An exciting opportunity to join the opening team of an ambitious new wine bar and restaurant.
Overview: The concept blends southern European wine bar culture with a West London mews setting, offering a creative, cultural and community hub featuring rare wines, ingredient-led cooking, art, music, poetry and design.
What We Are Building:
- Concept: Inspired by Southern European wine bar culture with a generous outdoor space for dining and drinking, combining wine, food, and culture.
- People: A team guided by co-founders Elliot Milne and Alex Price, bringing deep hospitality, wine, and operations experience.
- Wine: A thoughtful program exploring classic old world estates and new age independent winemakers, with low-intervention, sustainable farming and a diverse global selection.
- Food: Ingredient-led offerings drawing on Italian and Southern French influences, from an upcoming head chef.
- Vibe: A vibrant, community-led space with a lively atmosphere and a curated program including musicians, speakers, poets and wine nights; summer street-side dining and drinking in the mews.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Passionate: A team that loves hospitality, wine and food with a curiosity to learn and share.
- Connection to the Arts: Genuine interest in the arts to resonate with and contribute to the culture and community ethos.
- Experience: Minimum two years in hospitality; WSET Level 3 wine knowledge or equivalent preferred.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Proven experience as a Sommelier or in a comparable role within a premium wine bar or restaurant.
- WSET Level 2 or 3 qualification (or equivalent) preferred, or strong progression towards this level.
- Possess in-depth wine knowledge with the ability to curate, recommend, and upsell wines tailored to guests and menus.
- Lead wine service on the floor to deliver a refined, knowledgeable guest experience.
- Collaborate with kitchen and management to maintain and evolve the wine list, including pairings and seasonal updates.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills to educate and inspire guests and team members.
- Play a key role in training and developing junior staff in wine knowledge and service standards.
What We Offer:
- Mentorship under a highly experienced leadership team
- Frequent staff wine training with importers and winemakers
- Weekly blind tastings
- Access to supplier wine tastings and events
- Supplier trips to farms and vineyards
- Ongoing training and development opportunities (e.g., WSET certifications and Watershed hospitality workshops)
- Awards programs and annual prize opportunities
- Friendly and motivating team environment
- Inclusive and diverse workforce
- Team socials
- 28 days holiday per year
- Meals, soft drinks, coffees, and teas on shift
- Up to 50% discounts at all group venues
- 20% off Retail Wine Prices
Sommelier (Part-time) employer: Bar Blondie
Bar Blondie offers an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to be part of the opening team in a vibrant wine bar setting in West London. With a focus on mentorship from experienced chefs, inclusive work culture, and opportunities for personal growth, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying benefits like staff meals and training. Join us to be part of a culinary journey that celebrates Southern European-inspired cuisine.
