Sommelier - Villa Valentina!

Dream Big - Join Villa Valentina! 🇪🇸 Urban Italian Group is launching Villa Valentina, a modern Spanish farmhouse restaurant  with Mediterranean influences, opening in Slussen, Stockholm in May 2026. The restaurant is UIG’s love letter to the Southern Mediterranean coast , inspired by Spanish farmhouses and defined by passion and love for social dining. Villa Valentina is about sharing experiences and laughter with your friends and loved ones. We focus on a social, shareable dining experience, genuine hospitality, carefully selected ingredients and a menu designed to be enjoyed together, creating a warm and lively restaurant with personality at its core. Set in the new heart of Slussen, Villa Valentina will be one of Scandinavia´s most significant openings, a large-scale, high-exposure venue designed for very high volume, with up to 350 seats during the summer season. Our Restaurants: Basta Instagram - A casual dining concept delivering great guests with strong value for guests. Florentine Instagram Sweden | Instagram Spain - An international upscale casual trattoria delivering refined dining. Trattoria Giorgio's Instagram - A lively 1960s Milanese trattoria in Östermalm. Lola Maria Instagram - Vibrant Andalusian tapas, in the heart of Malmö. Villa Valentina Instagram - Modern Spanish farm house concept with mediterranean influences. Opening May 2026. Culture and values We are a family of 450 amazing people that keeps growing. We value everyone within our team and are really grateful you are here. We believe each of us contributes to the well being of our ecosystem. This goes beyond just serving people, we take them in and truly look after them; guests and team alike. Our core values: Passion, Trust, Entrepreneurship & Authenticity are our guiding light in everything we do. About You and The Role We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Sommelier with a strong background in high-volume, quality-driven dining environments. You are a natural host with a genuine love for wine, exceptional guest engagement skills, and the ability to create memorable experiences through thoughtful recommendations and storytelling. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the wine experience at Villa Valentina, ensuring that every guest receives expert guidance and an elevated beverage experience that complements our food offering and reflects the warmth, authenticity, and energy of the brand. Working closely with the management, kitchen, and bar teams, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional wine service, supporting the development of the front-of-house team, and helping guests discover the perfect pairings for their dining experience. With a strong presence on the floor, you will build lasting guest relationships while contributing to beverage sales and maintaining the highest standards of hospitality. Responsibilities: Lead wine service on the floor and provide expert recommendations to guests Guide guests through the wine selection and suggest pairings that enhance their dining experience Train and develop the FOH team in wine knowledge, service standards, and upselling techniques Support the service team during busy operations and act as a role model for hospitality excellence Work closely with the kitchen, bar, and management teams to ensure a seamless guest experience Monitor wine inventory levels and support stock management procedures Maintain str