Assistant Sommelier New Opening

Studio Paskin is expanding into West London with the opening of The Barbary Notting Hill. We seek an experienced Assistant Sommelier to lead our Wine team and join us for the launch of our most ambitious restaurant project to date and what will become the flagship site of The Barbary brand.

The Position
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Sommelier to join our Wine team for the new opening of The Barbary Notting Hill! You will guide and advise our guests, delivering an exceptional dining experience. Our Head Sommelier will curate a list from a blend of well-known artisans from around the world as well as newcomers from Central Europe and the New World.

The Candidate

• A confident and vibrant personality who thrives in the buzz of service.
• Passionate about detailed hospitality, guest experience and dedicated to exceptionally high standards of service. Previous experience working in a similar restaurant environment is essential and will set you up for success at The Barbary Notting Hill.
• Well-versed in the world of wine with at least a WSET Level 2. You'll be curious to learn more and be supported by our excellent team who will help you develop your skills and knowledge.
• Experience of the pace and demands of a new opening is highly desirable.

The Restaurant
Featuring a reimagining of the iconic Barbary horseshoe kitchen counter, the 75-cover affair will also include a dining room and dedicated cocktail bar, as we bring the Barbarian experience to the Notting Hill neighbourhood. The menu finds its origins in the beloved elemental cooking of The Barbary, whilst breaking new ground to offer an elevated dining experience.

Our Benefits

• Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more
• Employee Referral Scheme – up to £2,000
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% off across all our Studio Paskin venues
• Enhanced parental leave package
• Cost price wine and supplier discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Partnership with Kelly’s Cause and automatic enrolment onto Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more

About us
Our success across all our venues – The Palomar, The Barbary, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table* and The Mulwray – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality. We create places where we want to go. Places that combine elegance, professionalism, quality and style that have won us critical praise and multiple awards.

We want you to be a part of it.