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Sommelier - OMA|AGORA

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OMA + AGORA opened last year in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco.[ SMOKESTAK, manteca ].
OMA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant.
We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we've had a brilliant first year - being awarded a first star and Opening of the Year 2025 [ Great Britain and Northern Ireland ] by Michelin, and ranked sixth at the National Restaurant Awards 2025.


About the role.
OMA is looking for a service-focused sommelier to work with the head-of-wine and the wine team, helping to run the wine offering within the restaurant.
You will be knowledgeable about wine, with an understanding of both classic and low-intervention wines from Europe and new world wine-producing regions.
The role requires someone who has good experience working within a fast-paced, busy restaurant and who thrives on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
This position is open to sommeliers and to experienced head waiters with a genuine passion for wine who look for a new challenge.


Responsibilities.

  • receiving weekly deliveries and orders.
  • Interact with guests by providing informed and confident guidance on the wine list.
  • Develop and improve processes and service through innovative thinking and problem solving.
  • Follow your direct manager lead in making sure that the wine team are always representing our restaurant in the best way.
  • Support the rest of the FOH team

Requirements.

  • Previous experience in similar setting.
  • Relevant training or experience in wine.
  • Detail orientated and high level of organisational skills.
  • Professional and adept at interacting with guests.

We offer.

  • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary
  • Monthly bonuses for top performers
  • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Cost price wine through our suppliers.
  • International trips for top performers.
  • In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
  • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
  • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
  • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
  • Whole team staff parties.
  • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
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  • Employment
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  • Salary
    £16 – £17 hourly
  • Benefits
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  • Starting time
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Restaurant • 51-250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since October, 2024

Under the same roof, we operate two restaurants that showcase excellent Greek-inspired food, wine and design - AGORA & OMA, which co-exist in a thoughtfully renovated site in the heart of Borough Market.

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