Head Sommelier

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Wine Program Management Sommelier Experience WSET Level 3 Supplier Relations Team Leadership Guest Service Inventory Management

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# Head Sommelier

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

London•Competitive industry pay•Full time

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Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and evolve [Employer hidden]’s wine program, ensuring alignment with our sustainable, ingredient-driven ethos.
  • Curate and manage an exciting, innovative, and responsibly sourced wine list that complements our award-winning cuisine.
  • Deliver engaging, informative, and confident service to guests, with thoughtful wine pairings and outstanding table-side presence.
  • Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, championing lesser-known producers and sustainable vineyards.
  • Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sommelier team, fostering a culture of education, passion, and hospitality excellence.
  • Oversee stock management, inventory, and cost controls to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless, world-class guest experiences.

About You:

  • Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-calibre, service-led environment.
  • WSET Level 3 or equivalent professional certification (e.g. CMS).
  • Deep knowledge of global wine regions, with a passion for sustainability and emerging producers.
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
  • Strong operational acumen and experience in managing beverage costs, inventory, and supplier relations.
  • Charismatic, engaging, and confident in guest interaction, with a calm, professional approach under pressure.

The benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Career progression.
  • Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
  • Wellbeing initiatives.
  • Reward and recognition schemes.
  • Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
  • 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
  • 25% Friends and Family discounts.
  • 50% discount on company retail.
  • Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
  • Staff meal during your shift.
  • Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
  • Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
  • Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
  • Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.
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