For start at the beginning of March. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is part of the group, whose London outposts include the Experimental Cocktail Club in Chinatown, Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden and Cowley Manor in the Cotswold. Located in the heart of Neal’s Yard, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is specialised in sourcing interesting wines that make upon 450 references. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be present throughout service ensuring smooth running of all operations. Greet and interact with guests. Present and explain the wine menu to guests. Be familiar with all the wines on the list and their prices. Create a welcoming environment for our guests, assess their needs and make wine recommendations. Advise customers on the best choice of wine to have with their meal. Use your knowledge of different wines to help our customers decide which to have. Make sure to consider which types of wine they have enjoyed in the past, and their budget. Recommend food and wine pairings. Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices. Once the guest has selected a wine, take the order, and make sure to bring it to the table with the appropriate glass, pour it for the guest to taste. Standard table maintenance as well as light food preparation. Deliver bills and charge guests. Ensure that the services delivered are in line with Experimental’s standards and the venue DNA. Make sure the cellar is kept clean, tidy, and organised, and that the wines are stored at the correct temperature. Make sure that all wine glasses and equipment are used, stored, cleaned, and handle correctly and safely. Set-up the tables and ensure the good overall presentation of the wine bar. Apply all food and beverage safety and quality regulations. ABOUT YOU Certified Sommelier (WSET or equivalent). Experience in a similar role within a comparable venue. Have a knowledge of wine business management principles and practices. Have an appetite for teamwork. Excellent organisational and leadership skills. Be well spoken with excellent communication skills. Attention to details and customer needs. Social, engaging, and motivated. Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. ABOUT US The Experimental Group was founded in 2007 by three childhood friends, Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros and Romée de Goriainoff. Xavier Padovani later joined them and shared their vision: to offer the ultimate hospitality experience to an ever-demanding clientele. Celebrated for bringing the cocktail bar culture to Paris, the Experimental Group operates Experimental Cocktail Club bars in Paris, London, Venice and Verbier; wine bars, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, in Paris, London and New York City; restaurants and beach clubs in Menorca, Verbier, Paris, Venice, Ibiza and London; and hotels in London, the Cotswolds, Paris, Ibiza, Verbier, Menorca, Venice and Biarritz. Our philosophy of service is constituted and affirmed by three key principles: the quality of its products, the precision of service, and the warm welcome of our guests. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is part of the group, whose London outposts include the Experimental Cocktail Club in Chinatown, Henrietta Hotel and STEREO in Covent Garden, Cowley Manor in the Cotswold. Located in the heart of Neal’s Yard, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is specialised in sourcing interesting wines that make upon 450 references. WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR US? Whether you’re looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills. Here is what we can offer: On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive… Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland. Staff discounts and benefits. Pension scheme. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: From £15.00 per hour Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount