Sommelier - Gaia London

Fundamental Hospitality Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£18 per hour + tips

Growth opportunities

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

Gaia Restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Sommelier to elevate the wine offering and guest experience. You will curate memorable wine journeys and work closely with the Head Sommelier to reflect Gaia's elegance and high standards.

Responsibilities include delivering exceptional wine service, making expert recommendations, and training staff to grow wine knowledge, with a strong emphasis on stock control and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sommelier in a fine-dining setting.
• Strong understanding of global wine regions and pairings.
• WSET Level 2 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service in line with Gaia Restaurant standards.
• Provide engaging recommendations and wine pairings for guests.
• Support and lead staff training to build wine knowledge and confidence.
• Assist with stock control, cellar organisation, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain a consistently high level of service and attention to detail.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Wine knowledge

Communication skills

Education

WSET Level 2+

Job description

Sommelier - Gaia Restaurant, London

Gaia Restaurant, the renowned Greek-Mediterranean dining destination in Mayfair, is looking for an experienced and passionate Sommelier to join our team.

Sommelier - Gaia Restaurant, London

Gaia Restaurant, the renowned Greek-Mediterranean dining destination in Mayfair, is looking for an experienced and passionate Sommelier to join our team.

As Sommelier, you will play a key role in elevating the guest experience, curating memorable wine journeys, and sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with both guests and colleagues. Working closely with the Head Sommelier, you’ll help ensure the wine programme reflects the elegance and high standards of Gaia.

What we offer

• £18.00 per hour + tips
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Ongoing training, tastings, and progression
• A dynamic and supportive working environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service in line with Gaia Restaurant standards
• Provide engaging recommendations and pairings for guests
• Support and lead staff training to build wine knowledge and confidence
• Assist with stock control, cellar organisation, and supplier coordination
• Maintain a consistently high level of service and attention to detail

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts.

As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world.

Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue.

The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale.

The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE.

Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA.

Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sommelier or in a wine-focused role within a high-end or fine-dining environment
• Strong understanding of global wine regions and pairings
• WSET Level 2 or above preferred
• Confident communicator with a warm, professional presence
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences