Manchester restaurant is hiring a ‘cheese and wine expert’ for £24k a year

A Manchester restaurant is recruiting an ‘expert’ in cheeses for £24k a year.

If you consider yourself a connoisseur of cheese and wines, this job could be the one for you. 

Master Chef 2015 winner, Simon Wood, is looking for someone to work at his city centre restaurant Wood, in its sophisticated cheese and wine room called Homage.

The job advertisement is for a host but applicants must know their stuff when it comes to cheese and wines. They are on the lookout for a full-time staff member to work four days a week at the city centre restaurant.

The vacancy reads: “This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an individual who has a good knowledge for wine and a love of cheese.”

Other requirements for the prospective candidates for the position include a high level of customer service and attention to detail, experience and knowledge of wine service and a genuine passion and enthusiasm for hospitality at its best.

Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) knowledge is preferred but not essential. The salary for the vacancy is from £24,000 a year (dependant on experience), plus service charge.

For those who wish to apply, you can email your CV and covering letter to Simon@woodmanchester.com