Sommelier

Robin Birley Holdings Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary service charge

28 days holiday per year

Birthday day off

GymFlex membership

Wellbeing days

Private medical insurance with BUPA

Private dental insurance with BUPA

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare & specs vouchers

In-house industry training

Sponsored social events

Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000

Online retail discounts

Free English Classes

Freshly prepared meals on duty

Job summary

RB Holdings seeks a Sommelier for Oswald’s front of house in London, delivering a bespoke wine service and guiding guests through wine selections with expert, friendly advice.

The role requires a minimum of 2+ years as a sommelier in a fine-dining or luxury hotel setting and preferably a WSET Level 4. Excellent knowledge of Old and New World wines is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Sommelier in a high-calibre fine dining or luxury hotel environment.
• WSET Level 4 preferred.
• Expertise of Old and New World wines.

Responsibilities

• To be able to deliver a bespoke food and beverage service.
• To create a seamless journey & outstanding wine experience for guests.
• Provide knowledgeable advice to guests on wine selection in a professional and friendly manner and serve all drinks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

2+ years Sommelier experience

Wine knowledge (Old & New World)

Education

WSET Level 4

Job description

RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly.

Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City.

We are currently seeking a Sommelier to join our Front of House team at Oswald’s

Why work with us as a Sommelier?

• Earnings of up to £34,500 per annum + discretionary service charge.

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).

• Birthday day off.

• Discounted gym membership with GymFlex.

• Monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist.

• Private medical insurance with BUPA.

• Private dental insurance with BUPA.

• Workplace nursery scheme.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Eyecare & specs vouchers.

• In-house industry training.

• Sponsored social events.

• Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000.

• Online retail discounts.

• Free English Classes.

• Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty.

• And more!

Working Hours:

• 5 day working week between Monday – Saturday on a rota basis (seven shifts a week).

• Shifts will include evenings, flexibility is essential.

• Bank Holidays and the Christmas period off – our venues are closed.

What you will do:

• To be able to deliver a bespoke food and beverage service.

• To create a seamless journey & outstanding wine experience for guests.

• Provide knowledgeable advice to guests on wine selection in a professional and friendly manner and serve all drinks with accuracy and attention to detail.

What We Are Looking For?

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Sommelier in a high-calibre fine dining or luxury hotel environment.

• WSET Level 4 preferred.

• Expertise of Old and New World wines.

Bring your skills to the next level and provide unforgettable experiences to our members - and become part of the team at Oswald's.