BAR BLONDIE - NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
Role: Sommelier (Part-time)
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 is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates Southern European hospitality and community spirit. As part of the opening team in West London, employees will benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth in a creative environment. Join us to be part of an exciting new venture where your passion for wine and hospitality can truly shine.
