Assistant Head Sommelier

2 weeks ago

Central London, United Kingdom Gymkhana Full time
Assistant Head Sommelier - Gymkhana
Salary - Dependant on experience

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a quality/Michelin starred restaurant

Gymkhana are seeking an Assistant Head Sommelier to join their wine team at their 2 Michelin starred restaurant, situated in Mayfair. The successful candidate will be personable, passionate and have exceptional wine knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sommelier looking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Operating in Mayfair for over 10 years, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports and members clubs of the British Raj in India and serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Opened in 2013, Gymkhana went on to win its first Michelin star, and in 2024 the second Michelin star becoming the first Indian restaurant in London to ever hold a pair. Restaurant Magazines Restaurant of the Year and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year in 2014. Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to. Giles Coren, The Times.

This year, Gymkhana was awarded a second Michelin Star, having held one Michelin Star for the past ten years. In 2014, Gymkhana won Best Restaurant at the National Restaurant Awards and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year.

The Position

As Assistant Head Sommelier, you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant and private dining rooms. You will recommend and sell wines to customers both to complement their tastes and to pair with their menu choices.

The successful Assistant Head Sommelier will have:

  • An engaging and personable nature;
  • A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience;
  • Prior experience as a Sommelier within a quality restaurant;
  • WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification (preferred but not essential);
  • 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 Worlds 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyles; 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.


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