Sommelier Intern

A great dinner doesn’t start in the kitchen alone — it starts in the glass. And that’s exactly where you come in. In the city center of Amsterdam, you’ll find The Lobby Nesplein: a vibrant meeting place where gastronomy, wine, and hospitality come together. From relaxed lunches to refined dinners and long evenings at the table — everything here revolves around experience. With an open kitchen, a warm atmosphere, and a wine list that continues to surprise, The Lobby is a place where guests love to take their time. A restaurant where attention to detail, flavour, and service is at the core, and where every service is as dynamic as the city itself.

As a sommelier intern, you step into a world full of aromas, stories, and surprising combinations. You’ll learn how a wine can make a dish sing, how to surprise guests with something new, and how to confidently recommend choices that elevate the entire evening.

During the day, you help prepare for service, taste wines, learn about different styles and regions, and support the team in advising guests. In the evening, everything comes together: the restaurant comes alive, dishes are served, and you make sure every glass is just right — from an easy favourite to a special discovery from the cellar.

You’ll be given the space to learn, taste, and explore. No dry theory, but hands-on experience where you steadily build your wine knowledge and learn how to genuinely share your enthusiasm with guests. An internship where curiosity is rewarded, flavour takes centre stage, and no two evenings are ever the same.

What you will do:

• Assist in the daily wine service during lunch and dinner;

• Support guests with wine recommendations and basic pairing suggestions;

• Learn and develop knowledge of wines, regions, grapes, and styles;

• Help prepare the restaurant and wine service before service starts;

• Taste and evaluate wines together with the team (training purposes);

• Support the sommelier and service team during busy evening service;

• Ensure wine service is smooth, attentive, and well-timed throughout the evening;

• Maintain a well-organised wine station and assist with stock management;

• Gain hands-on experience in high-end hospitality and wine service.

About you:

• Looking for an internship of at least 5 months;

• Living in or around Amsterdam;

• Curious and eager to learn about wine and hospitality;

• Interested in food, flavour, and creating memorable guest experiences;

• Comfortable in a dynamic restaurant environment where evenings can get busy;

• A team player with a hands-on mentality and a positive attitude;

• Willing to develop your wine knowledge step by step through practice and training;

• Experience in hospitality or wine is a plus, but not required — motivation and curiosity matter most.

Join the Fun & Perks:

Whether you’re an intern or a long-time team member — with us, you’re truly part of the family. And yes, there are plenty of awesome perks 😉

• Generous internship allowance: €600 per month (based on full-time) or a market-based BBL salary;

• Free meal during your shift;