Jobs, fresher vacancy - Sommelier • UK

Company: Nela Restaurant

UK

Sommelier Nela London (Opening 2025) Location: The Whiteley, Queensway, London Following the success of Nela Amsterdam, were bringing our celebrated concept to London Were looking for a Sommelier to join our opening team and help shape one of Londons most exciting wine programmes. Nela means pure. We focus on live-fire cooking, high-quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. Our warm, design-led space invites guests to share good food, wine, and conversation. At Nela, everything is rooted in purityflavour, service, and experience. Your Role As Sommelier, we will need you to take ownership of the wine, list and service, work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to offer thoughtful pairings that elevate the guest experience. Youll curate a list that reflects both excellence and accessibility, and train the team to deliver service with knowledge and warmth with a mix of both New world and Old World wines Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a well-balanced wine list with a strong focus on quality and provenance Deliver knowledgeable, warm, and confident wine serviceSupport the front-of-house team with wine training and daily briefingsWork with chefs on food and wine pairingsManage supplier relationships and wine stockMaintain high standards across service, cleanliness, and guest experienceStay up to date with wine trends and seasonal selections What You will bring Experience as a Sommelier in a high-end restaurantWSET qualifiedStrong knowledge of Old and New World winesA passion for pairing wine with foodConfidence in guest interaction and table-side serviceExcellent communication and teamwork skillsCalm, detail-focused approach under pressurePre-opening experience is a bonusFull right to work in the UK What We Offer Competitive salary with performance incentivesCareer growth within a growing brandExclusive staff benefitsTraining and development opportunities Apply Now If youre ready to help create a world-class wine programme at one of Londons most anticipated openings, wed love to hear from you. Join Nela London. Be part of something pure.