Seven Park Place by William Drabble is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Luis Teixeira Martins as Head Sommelier at the Michelin-starred restaurant housed in the five-star St James’s Hotel and Club.
Andre brings with him a wealth of experience and a great passion for fine wine, cementing his career as Cellar Master and Bar Manager at The Epsom Club House, part of London’s private members’ Royal Automobile Club. It was here that Andre was responsible for sourcing, maintaining and managing a cellar of over 600 wines from around the world where he gained valuable knowledge and expertise in the world of wine.
Andre will have the task of maintaining the impressive wine cellar at Seven Park Place whilst keeping it up-to-date and sourcing interesting wines from around the world as well as organising wine tasting events. He will also spend time in front of house, both training the team and guiding diners through the wine selection, and will work alongside Head Chef William Drabble to ensure the contemporary French dishes are perfectly paired for a truly memorable dining experience.
Andre is hoping to work towards attaining both the Master Sommelier and Master of Wine qualifications making him one of very few Portuguese members of the respected Court of Master Sommeliers, which currently only has 220 members internationally.
Seven Park Place by William Drabble
St James’s Hotel & Club, 7 – 8 Park Place, London SW1A 1LS
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