Job Description

BAR BLONDIE - NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

Opening July 2026

Front of House Roles

SALARY: Up to £18.00 per hour

LOCATION: West London

OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity to join the opening team of an ambitious new wine bar concept launching July 2026.

THE CONCEPT

CONCEPT: Inspired by southern european wine bar culture and set in a west London mews with generous outdoor space for dining and drinking - it will be a creative, cultural and community hub combining rare wines, ingredient-led cooking, art, music, poetry and design.
PEOPLE: The project comes from co-founders Elliot Milne (founder of Milk Beach) and Alex Price (Former Head of Wine at Plates, Head of Wine for HAM Restaurants, Beaverbrook and Annabels), bringing together deep experience across hospitality, wine, and operations.
WINE: The wine program will be thoughtful and creative, exploring both classic old world estates and new age independent winemakers, all underpinned by low intervention sustainable farming practices, with an extensive selection of winemakers from all over the world.
FOOD: an ingredient-led food offering that draws on Italian and Southern French influences, from an exciting chef to be announced soon.
VIBE: The aim is to create something fresh for West London, a vibrant, community-led space that showcases exceptional wines and plates with a lively atmosphere and a carefully curated cultural program including musicians, speakers, poets and wine nights. In the summer, the mews will come alive with street-side dining and drinking.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sommelier & Floor Supervisor
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory or floor management role within a premium wine bar or restaurant environment.
- WSET Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
- Leads and motivates the front-of-house team during service, ensuring seamless operations and consistently high standards.
- Acts as the primary point of contact on the floor, confidently handling guest interactions, feedback, and service recovery where required.
- Demonstrates exceptional service standards, professionalism, and attention to detail, setting the tone for the team.
- Builds strong communication between frontline staff and senior management, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and teamwork.
- WSET Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) required, with the ability to confidently support wine service when needed.
Sommelier
- Proven experience as a Sommelier or in a comparable role within a premium wine bar or restaurant environment.
- WSET Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) preferred, or strong progression towards this level expected.
- Possesses in-depth wine knowledge, with a strong ability to curate, recommend, and confidently upsell wines tailored to guests’ preferences and menus.
- Leads the wine service on the floor, ensuring a refined, knowledgeable, and engaging guest experience.
- Works closely with the kitchen and management team to maintain and evolve the wine list, including pairings and seasonal updates.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, with the ability to educate and inspire both guests and team members.
- Plays a key role in training and developing junior staff in wine knowledge and service standards.
Commis Sommelier
- Previous experience as a Commis Sommelier, or Wine Waiter in a similar role within a high-quality wine bar or restaurant environment.
- WSET Level 2 preferred, or a clear ambition to learn and progress to this level and beyond.
- Works collaboratively with Sommeliers and Supervisors to deliver a smooth, efficient, and professional wine service and dining experience
- Provides attentive and engaging service, contributing to a welcoming and memorable guest experience.
- Responsibilities include taking orders, serving wine and beverages, running food, polishing glassware, and maintaining service areas to a high standard.

Job Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

PASSIONATE: we’re building a team that is passionate about hospitality, wine and food and with a never-ending curiosity to learn and share
CONNECTION TO THE ARTS: we’re looking for people with a genuine connection to and interest in the arts, who will resonate with and add to the cultural and community ethos of the wine bar
EXPERIENCE: minimum two years’ experience in hospitality experience, WSET Level 3 wine knowledge or equivalent preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

Full time & part time roles available
Mentorship under a highly experienced leadership team
Frequent staff wine training - including but not exclusively with importers and winemakers.
Weekly blind tastings.
Access to supplier wine tastings and events.
Supplier trips to farms and vineyards.
Ongoing training and development opportunities for both product knowledge and management skills (e.g., WSET certifications and Watershed hospitality workshops)
Awards programs and annual prize opportunities
Friendly and motivating team environment
Inclusive and diverse workforce
Team socials
28 days holiday per year
Meals, softs, coffees, and teas while on shift
Up to 50% discounts at all group venues
20% off Retail Wine Prices.