Talent Head Sommelier
Salary: €Negotiable
Location: Madrid, Spain
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.
You will work closely with culinary and operations leadership to enhance wine sales performance, manage stock, and support commercial initiatives through deep product knowledge and thoughtful promotion.
Key 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.
Talent Head Sommelier
Salary: €Negotiable
Location: Madrid, Spain
If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com
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