Assistant Head Sommelier – Sale e Pepe Mare

Sale e Pepe Mare is seeking a talented and ambitious Assistant Head Sommelier to join our opening team in early 2026. Supporting the Head Sommelier, you will play a key role in curating and delivering an exceptional wine experience for our guests. With a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and guest-facing service, you will ensure our wine programme reflects the quality and spirit of the restaurant.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced wine professional to take the next step in their career as part of one of London’s most anticipated new restaurant openings.

About Us

Thesleff Group is a growing hospitality group with a collection of standout venues including Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, Viajante87, Juno Omakase, and Luna Omakase. We are known for combining innovative food, stylish design, and genuine hospitality. Sale e Pepe Mare will bring the celebrated spirit of our Knightsbridge institution to a new setting, blending classic Italian hospitality with modern energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Sommelier in managing the wine list, cellar, and supplier relationships.
• Deliver outstanding wine service, offering knowledgeable and engaging recommendations to guests.
• Lead the wine service on the floor, ensuring smooth coordination with the restaurant team.
• Assist in training and mentoring the sommelier and service teams, raising wine knowledge and confidence.
• Contribute to food and wine pairing development alongside the kitchen team.
• Maintain stock control, cellar organisation, and accurate record keeping.
• Uphold and promote the restaurant’s service standards, presentation, and guest-first culture.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Study support scheme.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• 50% staff discount when dining with family & friends.
• People-focused, supportive workplace culture.
• Excellent career development opportunities across the expanding Thesleff Group.

Requirements / Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Sommelier or Assistant Head Sommelier in a premium, high-volume restaurant.
• Advanced wine knowledge, ideally WSET Level 3 or Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of food and wine pairings.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and support colleagues.
• Highly organised with excellent cellar management and stock control skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to share technical knowledge with warmth and clarity.
• Professional appearance and impeccable presentation standards.
• A guest-first mindset and genuine passion for hospitality.

Thesleff Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.

Assistant Head Sommelier – Sale e Pepe Mare

Sale e Pepe Mare is seeking a talented and ambitious Assistant Head Sommelier to join our opening team in early 2026. Supporting the Head Sommelier, you will play a key role in curating and delivering an exceptional wine experience for our guests. With a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and guest-facing service, you will ensure our wine programme reflects the quality and spirit of the restaurant.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced wine professional to take the next step in their career as part of one of London’s most anticipated new restaurant openings.

About Us

Thesleff Group is a growing hospitality group with a collection of standout venues including Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, Viajante87, Juno Omakase, and Luna Omakase. We are known for combining innovative food, stylish design, and genuine hospitality. Sale e Pepe Mare will bring the celebrated spirit of our Knightsbridge institution to a new setting, blending classic Italian hospitality with modern energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Sommelier in managing the wine list, cellar, and supplier relationships.
• Deliver outstanding wine service, offering knowledgeable and engaging recommendations to guests.
• Lead the wine service on the floor, ensuring smooth coordination with the restaurant team.
• Assist in training and mentoring the sommelier and service teams, raising wine knowledge and confidence.
• Contribute to food and wine pairing development alongside the kitchen team.
• Maintain stock control, cellar organisation, and accurate record keeping.
• Uphold and promote the restaurant’s service standards, presentation, and guest-first culture.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Study support scheme.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• 50% staff discount when dining with family & friends.
• People-focused, supportive workplace culture.
• Excellent career development opportunities across the expanding Thesleff Group.

Requirements / Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Sommelier or Assistant Head Sommelier in a premium, high-volume restaurant.
• Advanced wine knowledge, ideally WSET Level 3 or Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of food and wine pairings.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and support colleagues.
• Highly organised with excellent cellar management and stock control skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to share technical knowledge with warmth and clarity.
• Professional appearance and impeccable presentation standards.
• A guest-first mindset and genuine passion for hospitality.

Thesleff Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.