Head Sommelier
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie is a landmark London dining destination, renowned for its exceptional food, warm hospitality and spectacular views across the River Thames and London skyline. Located at the heart of the South Bank, OXO offers a vibrant and memorable environment where creativity, quality and outstanding service come together. As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in one of London’s most iconic hospitality venues, surrounded by passionate professionals and a diverse range of guests.
Oxo is seeking an experienced and visionary Head Sommelier to take the reins of our dynamic wine program and elevate the guest experience to new heights. This is a unique opportunity to join one of London’s most progressive and sustainability-focused restaurants, where creativity, excellence, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. As Head Sommelier, you will have full ownership of our wine offering — from curating a diverse, thought-provoking list to leading a passionate team and shaping the future of beverage service at Fallow.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and evolve Oxo's wine program, ensuring alignment with our sustainable, ingredient-driven ethos.
- Curate and manage an exciting, innovative, and responsibly sourced wine list that complements our award-winning cuisine.
- Deliver engaging, informative, and confident service to guests, with thoughtful wine pairings and outstanding table-side presence.
- Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, championing lesser-known producers and sustainable vineyards.
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sommelier team, fostering a culture of education, passion, and hospitality excellence.
- Oversee stock management, inventory, and cost controls to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.
- Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless, world-class guest experiences.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-calibre, service-led environment.
- WSET Level 3 or equivalent professional certification (e.g. CMS).
- Deep knowledge of global wine regions, with a passion for sustainability and emerging producers.
- Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- Strong operational acumen and experience in managing beverage costs, inventory, and supplier relations.
- Charismatic, engaging, and confident in guest interaction, with a calm, professional approach under pressure.
The benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Career progression.
- Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
- Reward and recognition schemes.
- Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
- 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
- 25% Friends and Family discounts.
- 50% discount on company retail.
- Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
- Staff meal during your shift.
- Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
- Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
- Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
- Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.
At OXO, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.
