Restaurant Manager / Sommelier

£40,000 p.a. (40 hours per week)Oui Madame

New Independent Sharing Plates Concept (Evenings Only, TuesSat)Were Oui Madame

a new independent restaurant centred around seasonal sharing plates and a carefully curated wine list, launching soon just a short walk from Highbury and Islington station.Our concept is all about refined food in a relaxed, social setting. Were small, thoughtful, and flavour-drivenperfect for guests who love good food, great wine, and memorable evenings.Were now looking for a confident and hospitality-driven

Restaurant Manager / Sommelier

to lead front-of-house and help bring this exciting new concept to life.About the Role:This is a hands-on, guest-facing position with responsibility for both FOH operations and wine service. Youll set the tone on the floor each nightpacing service, welcoming guests, and guiding them through our food and wine offering.With a 40-hour work week and evenings-only service Tuesday to Saturday, this is an opportunity to manage a high-quality room with excellent work-life balance and space to focus on genuine, detail-driven hospitality.What Youll Be Doing:Leading front-of-house operations during prep and service

Recommending wines and delivering thoughtful, confident wine service

Managing bookings, floor planning, and guest pacing

Overseeing daily opening/closing routines and shift organisation

Recruiting and training a small, motivated team

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, attentiveness, and guest care

Collaborating with the kitchen team and ownership on service strategy and guest experience

About You:Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager or Sommelier in a quality-focused venue

Confident and knowledgeable in wine service, pairing, and guest education

Passionate about food, wine, and warm, professional hospitality

Calm, composed, and efficient in busy service

Comfortable leading a small team and setting the tone on the floor

Organised, proactive, and clear in communication

A team player with a strong sense of pace, rhythm, and attention to detail

What We Offer:£40,000 per year (based on a 40-hour week)

5-day week: Tuesday to Saturday

evenings only

28 days paid holiday

Work-life balance with no doubles and no weekend lunches

Creative input into wine list and service standards

Chance to build and shape a new opening with experienced, supportive owners

If youre ready to run a beautiful little room, deliver outstanding hospitality, and help shape one of North Londons most exciting new openingswed love to hear from you.Apply now and bring your passion for service and wine to

Oui Madame .Apply now and bring your talent and vision to

Oui Madame .

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