Restaurant Head Waiter / Sommelier

On-site in Madrid·Added 12 days ago

Basque Culinary Center

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

-You will be working for a gastronomic group in expansion.

-The kitchen of Austral Madrid will be led by the great chef Sergi Arola.

-In our team, you will learn from haute cuisine.

The role

Maître/Restaurant Sommelier, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring excellent service and a memorable experience for all customers. You will be responsible for organizing team shifts, supervising service in the dining room and bar, and controlling the correct execution of quality standards. You will manage the stock for the bar, dining room, and wines.

Requirements

• Skills in customer satisfaction and customer service, with a focus on the continuous improvement of the restaurant experience.

• Solid knowledge in food & beverage management, including cost control, recipe costing, and coordination with the kitchen

• Basic handling of IT tools for reservation management, POS, and office software; languages such as English and Spanish are mandatory.

• Sommelier skills: previous experience as a Sommelier and solid knowledge of enology, wine regions, grape varieties, and production processes.

• Skills in pairing and dining: ability to perform wine pairing and knowledge of Food & Beverage to coordinate wines with the gastronomic offering.

• Commercial skills: experience in Wine Sales, results orientation, and the ability to drive wine sales without pressure towards the clientele.

About Basque Culinary Center

Basque Culinary Center is a prestigious culinary education and research institution located in San Sebastián, Spain. Founded in 2009, it is a joint initiative of the Basque Government and the University of Mondragón, offering degrees in gastronomy and culinary arts, as well as research and innovation in the food sector. It is widely recognized as one of the top culinary schools in the world, with a strong focus on promoting Basque cuisine and gastronomy globally.

For international professionals, the Basque Culinary Center offers a unique environment in the heart of Spain's culinary capital, San Sebastián. The institution attracts students and professionals from around the world, fostering a multicultural and innovative atmosphere. While the current open roles are primarily in hospitality and restaurant operations, the center also provides opportunities in education, research, and event management, making it an attractive destination for those passionate about gastronomy and food innovation.

Founded: 2009
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: San Sebastián, Spain
In Spain: San Sebastián
Website: bculinary.com

Good to know if you are moving

Located in San Sebastián, a city renowned for its high quality of life and world-class gastronomy.
Offers a multicultural environment with students and professionals from over 30 countries.
Provides opportunities in both education and research, as well as in its associated restaurants and ventures.
The center is a hub for culinary innovation, with strong ties to the Basque food industry.
San Sebastián is a coastal city with a mild climate and a vibrant cultural scene, ideal for internationals.

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