Sommelier – Fish Shop Restaurant, Ballater

The award-winning Fish Shop Restaurant in Ballater is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Sommelier to join our team.

Working within a close-knit and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in ensuring our wine offering remains exceptional. From sourcing and selecting wines to suggesting pairings and engaging with our guests, you will help maintain and evolve our carefully curated wine list to a world-class standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing the restaurant’s wine selection through sourcing, tasting, and comparison
• Preparing and setting up for daily service
• Delivering seamless wine service during lunch and dinner
• Supporting the team during service, as required
• Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with guests, enhancing their overall dining experience
• Upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation

About You

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality or restaurant setting
• A genuine passion for wine and continuous learning
• Confidence, initiative, and excellent communication skills
• A commitment to maintaining high service standards
• WSET certification (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus generous TRONC and service charge
• 30 days annual leave
• Complimentary annual guest experience for you and a guest
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Free meals and drinks while on shift
• Generous Artfarm-wide employee discounts (including locations across the UK, Europe, and the US)
• Enhanced life assurance
• Health benefits, including a health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored career development opportunities to support your goals

About Fish Shop

Inspired by the heritage of the Scottish fishing industry, the Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmonger in Ballater offers a relaxed and welcoming environment for both locals and visitors alike.

Our “catch to plate” philosophy ensures that both our menu and fishmonger selection are driven by the freshest daily landings from trusted suppliers—celebrating provenance, seasonality, and simplicity.

The 40-cover restaurant offers a unique dining experience, with seating options that include:

• The bar
• A bespoke clinker-built fishing boat table
• Banquettes beneath a striking woven fish installation by a local artist

Recent awards include the Michelin Bib Gourmand, as well as Best Eating Experience at the Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about wine, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Sommelier – Fish Shop Restaurant, Ballater

The award-winning Fish Shop Restaurant in Ballater is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Sommelier to join our team.

Working within a close-knit and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in ensuring our wine offering remains exceptional. From sourcing and selecting wines to suggesting pairings and engaging with our guests, you will help maintain and evolve our carefully curated wine list to a world-class standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing the restaurant’s wine selection through sourcing, tasting, and comparison
• Preparing and setting up for daily service
• Delivering seamless wine service during lunch and dinner
• Supporting the team during service, as required
• Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with guests, enhancing their overall dining experience
• Upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation

About You

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality or restaurant setting
• A genuine passion for wine and continuous learning
• Confidence, initiative, and excellent communication skills
• A commitment to maintaining high service standards
• WSET certification (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus generous TRONC and service charge
• 30 days annual leave
• Complimentary annual guest experience for you and a guest
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Free meals and drinks while on shift
• Generous Artfarm-wide employee discounts (including locations across the UK, Europe, and the US)
• Enhanced life assurance
• Health benefits, including a health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored career development opportunities to support your goals

About Fish Shop

Inspired by the heritage of the Scottish fishing industry, the Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmonger in Ballater offers a relaxed and welcoming environment for both locals and visitors alike.

Our “catch to plate” philosophy ensures that both our menu and fishmonger selection are driven by the freshest daily landings from trusted suppliers—celebrating provenance, seasonality, and simplicity.

The 40-cover restaurant offers a unique dining experience, with seating options that include:

• The bar
• A bespoke clinker-built fishing boat table
• Banquettes beneath a striking woven fish installation by a local artist

Recent awards include the Michelin Bib Gourmand, as well as Best Eating Experience at the Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about wine, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.