Situated in a former 13th-century blacksmith workshop in Cartmel, L'Enclume continues to inspire from within. The talented team share Simon's long-standing passion for homegrown, seasonal produce and treat all guests to an ever-evolving dining experience.
L'Enclume located in the beautiful village of Cartmel in the Lake District has been awarded 3 Michelin stars, 1 Michelin Green star and 5AA Rosettes. We pride ourselves on serving exceptional local and seasonal ingredients via our carefully curated tasting menus and delivering an exceptional experience for our guests. We are open 5 days a week for Dinner - Tuesday - Saturday and 4 for Lunch - Wednesday - Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
We are currently recruiting for a passionate Assistant Head Sommelier to join our team in Cartmel. Our Wine cellar at L'Enclume combines small growers with big names including various hidden gems from around the world. Our wine team cleverly pair unique styles of wines and non-alcoholic beverages with our award winning food, and guide our guests through our extensive wine list with in-depth knowledge and passion. The role will work very closely with our Head Sommelier to drive the beverage programme at the restaurant.
An overview of the role:
- Demonstrating high standards of beverage service skills
- Comprehensive understanding of food & beverage pairing, the broader world of wine, art of wine service
- Understanding the logistics of stock management and ordering
- Able to think beyond the realm of wine, with non-alcoholic beverages playing a fundamental part of our offering
- Running all sections in the restaurant to the expected standards
- Comprehensive knowledge of a 15 course tasting menu
- Demonstrating ability to train and nurture junior team members
We are keen to hear from Sommelier's with experience in a similar high quality environment, completed WSET Level 3 and above all a passion for wine, liquor and champagne.
We offer a competitive salary and 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
Additional Benefits include:
A 4 day working week - Paid Overtime - Staff Discounts across our Group - Family discounted rate - Bike2work scheme - Calm App Premium membership - Perkbox membership - Employee Assistance Programme - Employee Referral Scheme - Ongoing Training and Career Development - Vast scope for career progression across our group - Support with industry qualifications
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!