Friendly,poised and hugely knowledgeable,Max Gurtler wields Oncore’s far-reaching wine list with aplomb. The Berlin-born sommelier developed an interest in wine while working at Rockpool Bar&Grill,moved to the greatly missed Momofuku Seiobo in 2017,and now recommends everything from four-figure First Growths to English sparkling for Clare Smyth’s highly finessed food.

A superb communicator and team leader,Gurtler is consistently tuned into guests’ personal tastes,rather than pushing an agenda and favourites of his own.