Sommelier in City of Westminster

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day brings a new challenge? Il Gattopardo, launched in September 2023 in the heart of Mayfair, is looking for a talented Sommelier with strong bartending skills to join our front-of-house team.

We blend Italy’s rich culinary heritage with London’s vibrant energy, creating unforgettable dining experiences using the finest ingredients. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and high-energy team.

What We Offer

• Work-Life
  Balance: We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between work and life.




• Staff
  Meals: Enjoy delicious meals prepared by our talented chefs during your shift.




• Uniform
  Provided: Feel confident in a uniform we provide, or a tailored suit allowance for management.




• Birthday
  Off: Take an extra paid day off to celebrate your special day.




• £500 Refer-a-Friend
  Bonus: Recommend a friend to join our team and earn a generous bonus.




• Career
  Growth: Join a hospitality group that supports your growth and offers exciting opportunities for progression.

About the Role

• Provide expert
  guidance to guests, delivering an exceptional wine service experience that complements our modern Italian cuisine.




• Assist in
  maintaining the wine cellar, including stock control, storage, and inventory management.




• Support the bar
  operation when required, demonstrating confident bartending skills and knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and beverage service.




• Prepare and serve
  cocktails, spirits, aperitifs, and other beverages to the highest service standards when supporting the bar team.




• Collaborate closely
  with the Head Sommelier, bar team, and front-of-house staff to deliver excellence across the beverage program.




• Enhance guests’
  dining experiences through your passion for wine, refined service, bartending ability, and deep product knowledge.

Key Criteria

• Have previous
  experience as a Sommelier or Bartender in a similar high-end beverage
  service role within a luxury restaurant or hotel environment.




• Previous bartending
  experience is required, with a strong understanding of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, aperitifs, and general bar operations.




• Demonstrate strong
  knowledge of Italian wines and global wine regions; formal wine
  qualifications (WSET or equivalent) are preferred.




• Be confident
  working across both wine and bar service, with the ability to move between sommelier and bartending responsibilities as required.




• Possess excellent
  communication and teamwork skills, with confidence in collaborating
  effectively across restaurant and bar teams.




• Be flexible to work
  evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment.




• Maintain a high
  standard of professionalism, attention to detail, and service when working
  in both the restaurant and bar areas.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.