Assistant Head Sommelier

At KOL, part of the MJMK Restaurants 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 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 an Assistant Head Sommelier to join the team, who will support the seamless running of service by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained.

As an Assistant Head Sommelier at KOL, we can offer you:

· Up to £45K per annum, dependent on your experience, inclusive of service charge.

· Work/life balance with a four-day working week.

· 50% staff discount across all MJMK Restaurants.

· Free staff meals while on shift.

· Up to £500 team referral bonus.

· Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants.

· Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling if you’re struggling at work or at home.

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, after your first year with us.

· An extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us.

· An enhanced pension plan and the opportunity to take a sabbatical for a month, with two weeks paid by MJMK, after you’ve worked with us for 5 years.

Your responsibilities as Assistant Head Sommelier will include:

· Collaborating with the Head Sommelier in maintaining and updating the restaurant's wine list

· Working in service for lunch, dinner and private events.

· Inspiring, training and empowering the FOH team to pair and sell wine confidently.

· Developing relationships with wine suppliers

· Assisting the Head Sommelier with wine inventory, ordering and cellar management

· Ensuring that guests receive best in class wine service that enhances their experience

· Taking responsibility for the development of Junior Sommeliers and mentoring them

· Improving the restaurant beverage offering across spirits, softs, and wines

· Working closely with R&D department to develop understanding of fermentation and ingredients

We’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced Assistant Head Sommelier and you’re up for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside Santiago Lastra.