Sommelier Candidate Requirements

Take ownership of and develop the restaurant’s wine list.
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
Oversee wine ordering, cellar management, and stock control.
Approve invoices and maintain accurate records.
Maintain and share guest wine notes with the reservations and reception teams.
Act as a key figure for the restaurant’s wine-related activities.
Collaborate with the Head of Beverage to maintain and update the wine list.
Deliver exceptional wine service during lunch, dinner, and private events.
Inspire, train, and empower the FOH team to confidently pair and sell wine.
Mentor and support the development of Junior Sommeliers.
Assist with wine inventory, stock counts, and reporting.
Ensure guests receive best-in-class wine service that enhances their dining experience.
Contribute to improving the overall beverage offering, including spirits and soft drinks.
Work closely with the R&D team to develop knowledge of fermentation and ingredients.
Passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experience.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
Confident communicator with a positive outlook and engaging personality.
Comfortable interacting with experienced wine consumers and high-net-worth individuals.

As a Sommelier at KOL, we’ll offer you:

A very competitive salary, subject to experience.
50% staff discount across all MJMK sites.
Work/life balance with a four-day working week.
Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK as we expand.
Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
Free staff meals while on shift.
Up to £500 team referral bonus – recommend a friend.
Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days

About KOL

At KOL, part of the MJMK group, we source and celebrate the finest expressions of British ingredients, championing wild food and seasonality to create dishes that reflect the bright, fresh flavours of Mexican cooking. The kitchen team is headed up by Chef Patron Santiago Lastra and was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, followed by being named 23rd in the World’s 50 Best in 2023 and rising to 17th in 2024.

Respect and understanding are central to our work. Before ingredients and dishes, we invest in the people and producers who trust us to represent their culture and traditions, and our team also reflects this. As KOL continues its success, we’re looking for a Sommelier to join the team, who will support the seamless running of the beverage programme by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

At the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named 'The Square Opening of the Year' and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. In September, we will see the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.