Job Description:

Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier - Luxury Country House Hotel in Michelin Listed Venue

This Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier role in North Wales is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional with a genuine passion for world wines, spirits and high-quality guest service.

Set within a luxury country house hotel, this is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning hospitality company known for investing in people, supporting development and creating real progression across its wider collection of venues.

The role

Based in North Wales, this hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier position will support the day-to-day running of a fine dining Michelin Listed restaurant while taking responsibility for wine service, guest recommendations and team development.

You'll be joining a highly experienced, award-winning leadership team with a strong family philosophy, high standards and a supportive working culture.

Why apply for this role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop both your restaurant management and wine career in a highly regarded luxury country house hotel environment.

Benefits include:

• Package up to £40,000 including gratuities
• Approx. £4,000 per annum in gratuities through Tronc
• Company pension through NEST
• Eligible for employee profit share scheme
• Tailored training and development plan
• Financial support for professional qualifications
• Meals provided whilst on duty
• Long service holiday benefit
• Milestone rewards programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action
• 30% staff discount on food and beverage across the group
• Employee, friends and family room rates
• Vast scope for career progression across the wider award winning company

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily restaurant operations and lead from the front
• Oversee the wine programme, wine service and guest recommendations
• Deliver sincere, polished and memorable guest experiences
• Train and develop the team around service standards and product knowledge
• Maintain high standards in a quality-led, fine dining environment
• Work closely with senior management to continually improve service delivery

What we're looking for

This role will suit an Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier, or a Head Sommelier with the confidence to support restaurant management duties.

You'll bring:

• Experience as a Head Sommelier or in a similar high-end restaurant role
• A strong background in fine dining or high-quality hotel restaurants
• Passion for world wines and spirits
• WSET Level 3 and/or CMS preferred
• A genuine hospitality mindset and passion for sincere customer experience
• Great people skills and a team-focused approach
• A resilient, hardworking and professional attitude

Important Information

Relocation to North Wales may be required

Due to the location, own transport may be required

You must have the right to work in the UK

If you're looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier role in North Wales with real progression, responsibility and the chance to grow within an award-winning hospitality company, this could be your next move.

Apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) INDF&B
Location │ North Wales
Role │ Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.