Sommelier – Cbd, $1300+Clr/Week*, Flexible Roster

Working under one of Australia’s top sommeliers – who’s won numerous awards, worked in Sydney’s best restaurants, and has developed an incredible, ever-changing wine list full of Australian wines and a large cellar of French and international wines. The sommelier team of this beautiful CBD venue is a small team of four, and within it you get a deep and extensive training program that gives you incredible exposure to learn everything about wine and production – with regular tastings with the team. This would suit either a junior sommelier or an experienced wine waiter whose passion is everything about wine!

The Property

This company is highly acclaimed and well recognised in the industry – being fronted by some of hospitalities best. This is a very busy, mainly corporate clientele, based restaurant. On a busy service they can do 300pax and at a high level of food and service. The service is detailed and attentive, with a premium product. The team are very organised and structure, the venue runs like a well oiled machine. They provide support, systems and structure. The food is locally sourced, with a strong focus on seafood and Asian flavours.

The Perks

First – amazing tips! This venue has a loyal following of regulars, as well as bringing in an international crowd, who reward great service consistently with tips.

This company also has an award winning wine and beverage program, and incentives within all training programs. You get access to classes and product training from leading suppliers, across spirits, incredible wines, chefs, and more.

Who we are looking for

Anyone who is passionate about wine! You will get extensive training on all of the products, with regular tastings. As the list is ever changing there will always be more to learn. If you have experienced as a wine waiter and want to take the next step onto the Sommelier path, this would be a perfect step up.

Candidates with some junior sommelier experience would be ideal for this role. You will get extensive training on techniques, skills and product knowledge but must have a sound foundation – as it’s a high volume, pumping role.

Be a people person, confident and being comfortable working with corporate clients is also a really important part of the role. Attributes that will fit in well here would be positive, professional and engaging. Given that this property is highly systemised, exposure to this type of environment as well would be favourable.