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Head Sommelier

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Job Title: Head Sommelier
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Victoria
Expertise: Executive
Salary: Salary on $85,000 + Super
Reference: 1193596
Job Published: 15 Mar 2024
Closing Date: 12 Apr 2024

Job Description

Client Profile  
 
Our client is focused on delivering a high-quality food and beverage offering in a premium environment. This role is for their flagship restaurant and will be part of a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do and want to be the best in the industry.

Job Description

As Sommelier, you will be fully responsible for the management of a clearly defined set of tasks while overseeing the restaurant's wine operations while having a strong focus on customer engagement. You will also be responsible for ongoing list management and the potential introduction of a new list for another venue. 

As Sommelier you will;
  • Be a key member of the restaurant management team and work closely with the kitchen leadership team
  • Have experience as a hands-on leader who has the ability to influence a positive workplace culture
  • Ensures that all standards and procedures for the operation are followed and are set up before, during and after services
  • Complete regular stock-takes and oversee all ordering
  • Induct and train all front of house employees concerning beverage knowledge
Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role you will have;
  • 3+ years experience as a sommelier
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional personal presentation, good communication and time management skills
  • Ability to lead and develop a team
  • WSET accreditation
  • A commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
  • Extensive knowledge of all wines and wine service, including new products and non-alcoholic items
Offer
 
This role is offering a salary of $85,000 plus super depending on candidate experience.

Please note that only candidates who have full working rights within Australia will be considered for this opportunity.

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