Assistant Head Sommelier

Assistant Head Sommelier - Gymkhana. Salary - Up to £50,000 per annum. Dependant on experience. Schedule - Full Time. Experience - Previous experience in a similar role. Gymkhana are seeking an Assistant Head Sommelier to join their wine team at their 2 Michelin starred restaurant, situated in Mayfair. The successful candidate will be personable, passionate and have exceptional wine knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sommelier looking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant. Operating in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Since its opening in 2013, Gymkhana has garnered numerous accolades, including its first Michelin star and, in 2024, a second Michelin star, making it the first Indian restaurant in London to hold two.

The restaurant was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. As Giles Coren of The Times remarked, 'Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to.'

The Position. As Assistant Head Sommelier, you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant and private dining rooms. You will recommend and sell wines to customers both to complement their tastes and to pair with their menu choices.

The successful Assistant Head Sommelier will have:

• An engaging and personable nature
• A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience
• Prior experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier within a quality restaurant
• WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification
• A professional and confident communication style with fluent English language ability
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
• An excellent knowledge of food and beverage
• The eagerness to continually learn and develop your career within hospitality

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Salary: up to £50,000 yearly

About JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd:
The Group:
We currently have 28 brands in central London, 6 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin bib gourmands and 7 of our restaurants is in the top 100 restaurants in London. We’re an incredibly diverse group of restaurants within Central London.