Sommelier / Waiter

Bar Valette, a new venture by chef Isaac McHale, is set to open in early 2025. The restaurant will focus on simplicity and high-quality ingredients, featuring a 200-bin wine list that highlights both classic and innovative European selections. The role of Sommelier/Waiter is crucial to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences. Candidates should possess a passion for hospitality and wine, with prior fine dining experience preferred but not mandatory. The position offers a competitive salary, staff meals, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Sommelier / Waiter – Bar Valette

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Bar Valette, the highly anticipated new opening from Isaac McHale, chef/owner of the 2 Michelin-starred The Clove Club. Scheduled to open in early 2025, this is the first new venture from Isaac McHale in over six years. Bar Valette will feature a menu that champions simplicity and celebrates exceptional ingredients, sourced from some of the best producers in the country.

About the a Sommelier / Waiter, you will play an integral role in the front-of-house team, delivering outstanding service and curating memorable dining experiences for our guests. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in wine and hospitality to expand their knowledge and credentials in an intimate, dynamic environment.

Bar Valettes wine program features a carefully curated 200-bin list, focusing on a diverse range of classical and exciting European wines. Youll have the opportunity to be hands-on with wine service, develop your understanding of beverage pairings, and contribute to shaping our beverage offering.

What Were Looking For:

• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.

• A strong interest in wine and beverages, with a desire to grow your knowledge and skills.

• Prior experience in fine dining or similar high-quality environments is beneficial but not essential.

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.

• Reliability, punctuality, and an eagerness to learn and contribute to the success of a new venture.

Whats in it for You?

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience plus gratuity – we are a London Living Wage employer.

• Staff meals on duty.

• Work in a small, collaborative team with significant learning opportunities.

• A 5-day workweek: Tuesday-Saturday, dinner service only.

• Sundays and Mondays off, supporting work-life balance.

• Team visits to growers and producers, offering insight into the sourcing of our ingredients and beverages.

• Birthdays off to celebrate with loved ones.

• Christmas Closure, providing two weeks off for the festive period.

• Weekly staff drinks and generous discounts at restaurants within The Clove Club group.

• Regular staff parties and team-building events.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to Work scheme to support your well-being.

About Us:Bar Valette is the first addition to The Clove Club group in over six years, bringing a fresh and exciting new dining experience to London. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a restaurant with a strong culinary and beverage vision, while learning from some of the industrys most respected leaders.

How to this sounds like the kind of environment where youd thrive, wed love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and passion for this role to Andy.

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