Head Sommelier

Langosteria group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fine dining establishment in Greater London is seeking a Head Sommelier to manage and elevate its wine program. The role involves curating the wine list, guiding guests in selections, and leading the service team in delivering exceptional experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining, extensive knowledge of international wines, and the ability to lead with confidence. This opportunity offers the chance to grow within a renowned brand, focused on high-standard hospitality and excellent team collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive career growth environment

Work within a high-performing team

Recognition as part of a fine dining brand

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fine dining as Wine Manager or Head Sommelier.
• Strong knowledge of international wines and vintages.
• Commercial awareness and attention to stock performance.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage the wine list aligned with brand identity.
• Guide guests through personalized wine selections.
• Train the team on wine knowledge and service standards.

Skills

International wine knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Guest-oriented service

Job description

At Langosteria, wine is an essential part of the experience. We’re looking for a Head Sommelier with deep expertise, refined taste, and a true passion for hospitality to curate, manage, and elevate our wine program while guiding guests through memorable pairings and discoveries.

This role is ideal for a professional who blends technical wine knowledge with leadership, commercial awareness, and an exceptional sense of guest experience.

What you’ll do:

• Curate, manage, and continuously develop the wine list in line with the brand identity
• Guide guests through wine selections and pairings, creating personalized experiences
• Lead and train the sommelier and service team on wine knowledge and service standards
• Manage wine purchasing, inventory, storage, and cost control
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager, Head Chef, and FOH team
• Ensure correct wine service, presentation, and cellar organization

Who you are:

• Proven experience as Wine Manager, Head Sommelier, or in a similar role within fine dining
• Strong knowledge of international wines, regions, and vintages
• Commercial awareness with attention to margins, stock, and performance
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Guest-oriented, elegant, and confident in high-end service environments

Why Langosteria?

• Be part of an internationally recognized fine dining brand
• Work with a passionate, high-performing team
• Grow your career in a supportive environment where leadership truly matters

If wine is your language and hospitality is your craft, we would be delighted to meet you.

Next Steps

Once we have received your CV, we will take the time to review it carefully.

If there is a match with this or other open positions within the Group, we will contact you to start getting to know each other.

The selection process generally includes an interview with the Talent Acquisition Team, a technical interview with a line manager, and possibly an interview with the company’s executive team.

The order and number of interviews may vary depending on recruitment needs.

Alternatively, we will be happy to keep your CV in our database so that we can review it for future opportunities.

If you identify additional positions of interest that match your profile, we look forward to receiving your application so we can evaluate it again.