Commis Sommelier

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Commis to support the wine and beverage service, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in wine, is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality. You will work closely with the team to create memorable moments for guests while maintaining the wine cellar and assisting in daily service. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted overnight stays

Discounted Pilates classes

Opportunities for progression

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free meals on duty

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant preferred.
• Eager to learn from sommeliers and F&B leaders.
• Passion for creating memorable guest moments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation of wine and beverage service.
• Maintain and organize the wine cellar and sake fridges.
• Provide attentive service reflecting Nobu’s standards.

Skills

Interest in wine and beverage service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Closing date: 07/10/2025

As a Commis you’ll support our sommeliers, bar, and floor teams in delivering an exceptional Nobu experience. From preparing the cellar and glassware to assisting with service on the floor, your role is to ensure every detail of our wine and beverage offering is seamless, refined, and of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily preparation and smooth running of wine and beverage service.
• Work closely with the sommeliers to support service, from mise en place to guest interaction.
• Maintain, organise, and rotate the wine cellar and sake fridges, ensuring they are fully stocked and perfectly presented.
• Receive and check deliveries, updating systems and storage accurately.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and with the correct glassware.
• Polish and prepare glassware, maintain fridges, and ensure bottle allocation and labelling systems are followed.
• Provide attentive, genuine, and friendly service that reflects Nobu’s crafted standards.
• Offer knowledgeable support to guests when advising on wines, sake, and pairings, always aligning with their personal tastes and dining choices.

What We’re Looking For

You have a strong interest in wine and beverage service, ideally with some previous hospitality or restaurant experience. You’re organised, attentive to detail, and eager to learn from our sommeliers and F&B leaders. With a genuine smile, a passion for creating memorable guest moments, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider floor team, you’ll thrive in Nobu’s dynamic and elegant environment.

Benefits of Joining our Team

• £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including Employee Awards night
• Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties Worldwide
• Discounted Pilates classes and Wellness treatments
• Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider portfolio
• Mental Health First Aiders within the team
• Access to Hospitality Action
• Up to 33 holiday days through length of service (25 days for those on 4 on 4 off)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts off all food and beverage
• Free meals whilst on duty (also beverages including tea/coffee/cold drinks)
• Flu Vaccinations
• Wellness initiatives

Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity.

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 249 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects.

We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted.

You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.