Deputy Head Sommelier - Hakkasan - Hanway Place, London

Deputy Head Sommelier - Hakkasan - Hanway Place, London

We are in search for an experienced, passionate and talented Deputy Head Sommelier to join our dedicated Wine Team at Hakkasan Hanway Place!

The ideal Deputy Head Sommelier has:

• Previous experience in a similar role and within a fast paced luxury environment;
• A charismatic personality, able to ensure that guests are given an exciting and memorable experience;
• Leadership and delegation skills including the ability to train and mentor the Sommelier team;
• A tenacious passion to succeed and develop: WSET L3 or advanced CMS preferred;
• Ideally experience with ordering and stock rotation;
• Exceptional service standards with attention to detail;
• Good command of English with the ability to communicate confidently;
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work as part of a team;
• Availability to work full-time and be flexible.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

In addition to the usual benefits, such as meals on duty, uniforms, holidays, pension and life assurance, we also offer the following to all of our valued colleagues:

• 50% staff discount across all of our restaurants (including takeaway)
• Access to 800+ high street discounts
• Wellbeing resources such as nutritional seminars and home workouts
• Employee Assistance Programme, featuring confidential support for any of our team members whenever they need it
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonuses
• Company-wide seasonal staff parties
• Celebration events for each venue (including picnics, darts, paintballing and Dragon Boat racing)
• Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service milestones
• Training and development opportunities, such as WSET, development courses, public speaking and more
• International career opportunities – we have 61 venues across five continents with many more to come
• Fun activities to support chosen charities, help the environment and the communities that we live in, and to protect our planet  

ABOUT US

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY
 

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Wet Republic, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.