Head Sommelier, Season 2026 - Splendido Mare, a Belmond Hotel Portofino

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is a charming guesthouse in the heart of the Portofino. Its celebrated restaurant, DaV Mare, embodies all the pleasures of piazzetta living through refined cuisine, curated in partnership with the 3-Michelin-star Cerea family. Awash with nautical spirit, our gem on the Italian Riviera celebrates the art of Ligurian living in its purest form.

For the next season, we are looking for an Head Sommelier to join our team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. He/She is willing to provide authentic and luxury experiences, demonstrating care, confidence, curiosity and community.

He/she will report to the Restaurant Manager.

Main duties & responsibilities:  

• Anticipate guests needs and handle guest complaints, providing an excellent and personalized guest experience according to our service standards  

• Cooperate with the Restaurant Manager for staff development  

• Develop special events about wine Inventory and requisitions: assist in monitoring stock levels and ordering replacement deliveries. 

• Avoid any waste and capable to control beverage margins  

• Cooperate with the bar manager to establish the wine selection
• Compliance with health and safety regulations  

• Fully responsible for Banqueting wine orders and consumption 

• Working experience of minimum 3 years within the same role in Luxury Hotel’s Industry  

• Experience in Fine Dining Restaurant required (Michelin is a plus)  

• Fluent in English and Italian; a third language preferred  

• Sommelier AIS or FISAR  

• Professional knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines 

• HACCP certification 
• Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability 

• We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2, Head Sommelier 

• Start date: March 2026 to End date: January 2027, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido Mare and a career path.  

• Monthly gross salary around 3.000€ + separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR  
• Accomodation in our staff house including breakfast; 

• Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period; 

• Staff cantine; 

• Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages. 

About Belmond: 

Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties.The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. We treasure history while looking to the future. We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism. 

Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. 

Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.