Location
Norway, Oslo
Maître d’ & Sommelier – Ekspedisjonshallen
We are looking for an engaged and passionate Maître d’ & Sommelier to join Sommerro. This is a combined role that blends expert wine knowledge with outstanding front-of-house leadership, ensuring exceptional guest experiences every day.
Sommerro is a vibrant house with a variety of restaurants, bars, and experiences – a place where guests come to enjoy food, drinks, culture, and community. Our vision is to create memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, high quality, and a passion for detail.
We are now looking for an experienced and service-oriented Maître d’ & Sommelier who wants to be a key figure in the guest experience – from the first encounter to the last glass. In this role, you will help elevate our dining experiences, build strong relationships with guests, and create a unique atmosphere throughout the house.
Our Restaurant Concepts
TAK Oslo is our Nordic-Japanese rooftop gem, a sister restaurant to the acclaimed original in Stockholm. Here, Nordic and Japanese flavors merge, with a focus on seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients.
Beneath TAK Restaurant is our casual cocktail bar, Izakaya. Offering a wide selection of small plates and a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking Frogner, Oslofjord, and Marka, Izakaya is a popular gathering spot.
At the heart of the hotel lies Ekspedisjonshallen, our local brasserie and all-day dining venue. From breakfast for our hotel guests to brunch, lunch, dinner, and a vibrant bar – there’s always life in Ekspedisjonshallen. Every week, the space is filled with atmospheric jazz from our house band and guest vocalists.
About the Role
As Maître d’ & Sommelier, you will be a sommelier, service leader, and team player all in one. You ensure that guests have an experience they will remember while guiding the floor team and maintaining seamless service flow.
If you’re ready to combine your wine expertise with leadership and make every guest feel welcome, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in a similar role in the restaurant or hotel industry
Holds WSET Level 3 or equivalent sommelier education
Is willing to work evenings and weekends
Has a natural interest in personal service and hospitality
Has in-depth knowledge of classic wines and curiosity about emerging wine regions
Can adapt to guest needs and expectations
Is positive, proactive, and solution-oriented
Communicates well in English, both spoken and written
Has a valid work permit in Norway (applications without this will not be considered)
Key responsibilities:
Curate and serve wines with expertise, including recommendations and upselling
Lead the floor team, coordinating service and maintaining smooth operations
Ensure guests receive top-quality service and memorable dining experiences
Support team members and foster a positive, collaborative environment
Who We’re Looking For:
Passionate about wine and hospitality
Strong leadership and communication skills
Friendly, approachable, and solution-oriented under pressure
Experience in high-volume, fine-dining environments is a plus
We Offer:
Opportunities for professional and personal development
Competitive terms and conditions
A culture of high competence, pride in craft, and engagement
Strawberry benefits – discounts on food and rooms across Strawberry, plus great deals with partners
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Start Date:March 2026, or by agreement
For more information , please contact:
Sofia Østlund
Director of restaurants
sofia.ostlund@sommerrohouse.com
As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.
Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!
When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.
With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!
We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more.
*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.
Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil. We promote equal rights above all and are proud sponsors of Pride. Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age - our doors are always open.
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