Head Sommelier M/F - Hotel Infante Sagres

ABOUT US Famous for introducing cocktail bar culture to Paris in 2007, Experimental redefined hospitality with innovative cocktail bars and boutique hotels across Europe and beyond. Over the years, destinations have expanded from major European capitals such as Rome, Paris, and London to more seasonal locations like Comporta, Ibiza, or Menorca in the summer, and the ski resorts of Verbier and Val d’Isère in the winter. The group also operates venues in Porto, Venice, New York, Biarritz, and the Cotswolds. Each of our unique destinations blends design, creativity, and exceptional service, with exciting new openings on the horizon. ABOUT LA COMPAGNIE PORTO Opening at the end of 2026 in the heart of Porto's historic city centre, La Compagnie Porto is the latest addition to Experimental* beloved portfolio of wine bars, following Paris, London and New York. Nestled within Hotel Experimental Porto Infante Sagres, the city's first five-star hotel, and designed by interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon, La Compagnie Porto will celebrate discovery, generosity and the pleasure of great wine, championing exceptional labels alongside the finest of Portugal's own remarkable terroir. Join Experimental and be part of an opening where passion, taste and the joy of hospitality come together on the Porto scene. ABOUT THE POSITION As Head Sommelier, you will be responsible for overseeing the wine bar operation and supporting the restaurant wine team, ensuring an exceptional wine experience for our guests while supporting the team through leadership, training and knowledge sharing. The Head Sommelier will report to the F&B manager, and work hand in hand with the Executive Sommelier, in charge of designing the wine menu for the hotel. Your main responsibilities will include: Lead and supervise the wine service, ensuring consistency and excellence across all stages of the guest experience, including presentation, opening, decanting, tasting and service by the glass. Lead the wine bar team on the floor during service. Support the restaurant Sommelier with the restaurant wine service. Ensure excellent knowledge of the wine selection across the team and continuously develop the team's wine knowledge and service skills. Run regular wine tastings and training sessions on producers, regions, grape varieties, winemaking, wine styles, food pairing and wine service. Ensure the correct management and service of wines by the glass Keep accurate stock and participate in regular inventories, investigating discrepancies, breakages and losses. Work closely with the Restaurant Supervisor, the Bar Manager and other departments to ensure a seamless and consistent guest experience. Contribute to the creation and execution of wine experiences, tastings, wine dinners and other guest events when required. Keep all work areas, wine service equipment and cellar facilities in excellent condition. Identify wine quality issues and ensure…