Overview
This well-established hospitality group with 10+ restaurants across Europe is seeking a passionate and strategic Head Sommelier to lead the wine program across multiple locations. This position is key to creating a world-class wine offering, training the team of sommeliers, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in line with the brand’s refined standards.
Talent Head Sommelier
Location: Madrid, Spain
Responsibilities
* Design and maintain the core wine list for the group, ensuring it reflects the identity, values, and evolving needs of our restaurants.
* Oversee the recruitment, training, and continuous development of the sommelier team across multiple venues.
* Provide regular coaching and tasting sessions to ensure service excellence and product expertise.
* Act as the lead advisor for the Wine selection and provide expert recommendations and support to all staff regarding pairings, guest interactions, and wine knowledge.
* Collaborate with commercial and operations teams to promote specific wines in alignment with business priorities—focusing on demand, seasonality, and stock rotation.
* Support upselling efforts and increase guest wine engagement.
* Ensure precise control over wine stock and inventory. Supervise purchasing, deliveries, storage, and stock movement across venues to guarantee optimal availability and minimal loss.
* Contribute to the strategic rollout of the group-wide wine culture initiative by integrating storytelling, guest education, and a curated selection experience into all venues.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-end or Michelin-starred environment.
* In-depth knowledge of global wines, appellations, producers, and wine trends.
* Strong leadership and team development skills; experience mentoring junior sommeliers is essential.
* Excellent palate, communication skills, and guest-facing confidence.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align wine strategy with business goals.
* Experience managing wine stock systems, inventory controls, and supplier relationships.
* WSET Level 3 (or equivalent) required; Diploma or Master Sommelier certification is a strong plus.
* Fluent in Spanish and English.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Quality Assurance
Industries
* Hospitality and Restaurants
How to apply
If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to
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