Head Sommelier

Strawberryhotels; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Four free nights per year

Hotel and partner discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Strawberry Nord invites a passionate head sommelier to shape the wine program for Villa Nord, Trondheim. You will lead with presence, ensuring quality and thoughtful beverages across dining experiences, and collaborate with the restaurant team to elevate service standards.

The role emphasizes craft, attention to detail, and long-term growth within a boutique-hotel context where history meets modern luxury. Competitive benefits and a culture of excellence await.

Qualifications

• Certified sommelier.
• Experience leading wine programs and service.
• Strong communication with kitchen and service teams.

Responsibilities

• Quality-assurance of wine and beverages during service.
• Restocking of wines and beverages.
• Guiding guests through the wine menu and suggesting pairings.
• Participating in tastings with suppliers.
• Updating wine menus and wine lists.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Wine program management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

In 1837, Hôtel du Nord opened its doors as Trondheim's first hotel – a place where meals, conversation and care stood at the centre. When Villa Nord opens at Dronningens gate 26 in 2026, we carry that story forward, with a clear eye on what comes next.

Villa Nord will be Trondheim's first boutique hotel, with 51 individually curated rooms, a restaurant, wine bar, café and intimate meeting spaces. The hotel is rooted in the city's history, but shaped for modern travellers seeking calm, quality and genuine experiences.

Villa Nord is not a traditional hotel.

It is a place shaped by history, people and quiet precision.

Villa Nord is owned by Villa Nord AS, wholly owned by Hoff Hotels AS (Realinvest AS).

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated sommelier to take on the task as head sommelier at Villa Nord. The head sommelier will, together with the restaurant manager, help to curate the wine program in-house, including the wine cellar, wines by the glass, wine pairing, as well as other types of beverages.

The head sommelier will function as a leader in service, and take responsibilties also beyond wines. You will be a crucial part of the service team at the bistro.

This is a role for someone who understands that true luxury is not about volume or pace, but about presence, quality and details that are felt – not announced.

Daily tasks include

• Quality-assurance of wine and beverages through-out service.
• Restocking of wines and beverages.
• Guiding the guests through the wine menu, and suggesting wines around the food.
• Taking part in tastings with suppliers.
• Updating the different wine menues.
• Pair wines for the different dishes in the menu.

We are looking for someone who

• Leads with calm, clarity and warmth
• Has a strong sense of quality and detail
• Thrives in the interplay between kitchen, bar and service
• Has experience with food and wine in combination as a certified sommelier.
• Understands the balance between efficient operations and human presence
• Communicates clearly, honestly and respectfully
• Is motivated by building something over time – not just delivering in the short term

With us, you get to shape something from the very beginning. Not a standard concept – but a place with soul, a clear identity, and room for craft and ambition.

What we offer

• A central role in the operations of a unique boutique hotel with a clear identity
• The opportunity to help set standards and culture from the start
• A strong concept rooted in history, craftsmanship and human connection
• Close collaboration with engaged owners and an ambitious professional environment
• A working day where quality always comes before quantity
• A real path for professional and personal growth in a house being built right now

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

All enquiries are treated confidentially.

For questions, please contact Philip Døhl, [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more.

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil. We promote equal rights above all and are proud sponsors of Pride. Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age - our doors are always open.

All over the Nordics & Baltics

Be it a vibrant city, a tranquil island or a charming little town in the mountains, you’ll probably find one of our hotels there.