The Restaurant

Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.

Legado will open summer 2025 in Montacute Yards, just off Shoreditch High Street.

The Position

This is a full-time service-based Management role. As Wine Manager you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant. You will manage the wine list, liaise with suppliers and train the team to deliver impeccable wine service. Your role will blend expertise, enthusiasm, and a guest-centric approach to create memorable dining experiences while upholding the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the service of wine and overseeing presentation standards
• Deliver confident and professional communication with guests regarding wine selections
• Maintain all wine lists so they are up to date and factually correct on vintages, prices and listings – digitally and physically
• Collaborate with the Head of Wine to maintain an outstanding wine list. Collaborate on new creative, list audits and reviews
• Deliver regular wine trainings which are relevant to the offering currently listed
• Manage wine cellar and all stock on-site
• Carry out weekly wine stock-taking, ordering, purchasing and liaising with suppliers
• Maintain and develop an excellent knowledge of wine, wine suppliers and attend wine tastings

The successful Wine Manager will have:

• An engaging and personable nature
• A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience
• Prior experience as a Wine Manager or Head Sommelier within a quality restaurant
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent Sommelier qualification (preferred)
• A professional and confident communication style with fluent English language ability
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
• An excellent knowledge of food and beverage
• The eagerness to continually learn and develop your career within hospitality

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package " Celebrating your big occasions
• Season Ticket Loan

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.