Head Sommelier Role Summary
At our esteemed multi-award-winning restaurant, we seek a seasoned and ambitious Head Sommelier to lead our wine program. As a visionary leader, you will oversee all aspects of the wine program, including curating exceptional wine lists, procuring high-quality inventory, and achieving financial targets.
* Manage multiple food and beverage outlets, responsible for operations across various venues on an as-needed basis.
* Curate and update bar menus to reflect seasonal offerings and customer preferences.
* Ensure compliance and team leadership, accountable for department setup, pack down, leading team members, and ensuring adherence to liquor licensing, RSA, and EVT contract agreements.
* Stock take Management: Lead monthly beverage stock takes to minimize loss, identify discrepancies, and inform purchasing decisions.
* Beverage Cost Management: Optimize purchasing, control inventory, and manage pouring to achieve target beverage cost percentages.
Requirements
* Experienced Leadership: 2-3 years as a Sommelier, with 1-2 years in a leadership role like Head Sommelier, ideally in a high-end restaurant setting.
* Advanced Certification: Hold a Certified Sommelier (CMS) Level 3 or higher, WSET Diploma in Wines (Level 4), or an equivalent certification. Master Sommelier (MS) is a significant plus.
* Comprehensive Wine Expertise: Demonstrate extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, winemaking, and spirits.
* Proven Program Management: Strong track record of developing and managing successful wine programs, including excellent inventory and financial management.
* Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently engage guests and staff, lead and motivate a team, and maintain impeccable personal presentation.
Benefits and Perks
* Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
* 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.
* $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
* Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
* Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
* Local community involvement, volunteering, and charitable giving.
* Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company.