Legado - Assistant Wine Manager

Assistant Wine Manager - Legado

Salary - Up to £40,000 per year

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a similar role within a quality restaurant

From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a passionate and talented Assistant Wine Manager to be part of Legado—a brand-new Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch.

If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Wine Manager who shares the same enthusiasm, dedication and passion for food, vibrant hospitality and a unique culinary experience.

The Restaurant

Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.

The Position

This is a full-time service-based management role. As Assistant Wine Manager you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant. You will help maintain the wine list, liaise with suppliers, and assist in training the team to deliver impeccable wine service and contribute to managing sections and opening/closing procedures as one of the management team.

Your role will blend expertise, enthusiasm, and a guest-centric approach to create memorable dining experiences while upholding the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing the service of wine and overseeing presentation standards
  • Confidently manage a section of the restaurant as an active member of the FOH management team
  • Deliver confident and professional communication with guests regarding wine selections
  • Work with the Wine Manager to maintain all wine lists so they are up to date and factually correct on vintages, prices and listings – digitally and physically
  • Deliver regular wine trainings which are relevant to the offering currently listed
  • Assiting in managing the wine cellar and all stock on-site
  • Management opening & closing procedures
  • Supporting in carrying out weekly wine stock-taking, ordering, purchasing and liaising with suppliers
  • Maintain and develop an excellent knowledge of wine, wine suppliers and attend wine tastings

The successful Assistant Wine Manager will have:

  • An engaging and personable nature
  • A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience
  • Prior experience as a Wine Manager or Head Sommelier within a quality restaurant
  • WSET Level 3 or equivalent Sommelier qualification (preferred)
  • 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
  • Good level of PC literacy (Microsoft Office)

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

  • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
  • Retail & Takeaway Discounts
  • Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
  • Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to Financial Advice
  • Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

  • Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
  • A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
  • Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

  • Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
  • Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, and Sabor; along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.

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