Mount Lofty Estate boosts two luxury accommodation establishments; Mount Lofty House and luxury Sequoia Lodge. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sommelier to manage one of the most extensive cellars and wine list in the state and creating wonderful guest experiences.
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant has one of the most exciting cellars situated in a 175-year-old sandstone cellar. With over 1300 labels, rated 3 Glasses and Best Wine list in South Australia by Gourmet Traveller Winelist of the Year Awards, and located within the picturesque Adelaide Hills, close to more than 60 wineries. This is a Head sommelier's dream Run and further develop the wine program where you will train, developed and challenge the team and be able to take your wine knowledge to the next level.
We believe in old fashioned hospitality, honesty, respect, team work, ownership, and guest passion. Our team members and guests love what we do, and having a lot of fun along the way is a must. We are a Service Brand - not another hotel brand. Guests are the centre of everything we do.
**The Role**
A key part of your role will be engaging with unique wine experiences where you can impart your knowledge on our guests and excite them You will be able to make connections with guests from all over the globe and push your boundaries by creating these on-of-a-kind experiences.
The restaurant offers the ultimate fine dining experience with a seasonally changing, 'Valley to Verandah' degustation experience showcasing fresh produce, grown and foraged onsite paired with the best local, national and international wines. Being so fluid, this creates a welcomed environment where you have the freedom to work with our Head Chef to create amazing wine and food pairings each season.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining our extensive wine list
- Meeting and developing relationships with our key suppliers
- Providing the ultimate guest experience
- Recommending and upselling wines
- Stock control/KPIs are met and maintained
- Create food and wine pairings.
- Lead and train the sommelier team
- Have an acute attention to detail, focused on perfection in every respect
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A service & customer centric attitude
- At least 2 years experience as a Sommelier
- Reliability and have the availability to work afternoon and dinner shifts across a 7 day roster
- Passion and enthusiasm about wines and confidence to discuss them with guests
- Understand stocks and stock control
- Have excellent communication skills
- Passionate, friendly and personable
- RSA certified
**Benefits**
- Discounted accommodation including food & beverage at our other boutique properties
- Discounted Jurlique spa products
- Global discounts with other Hotel providers
- Opportunity to work with various departments and properties
Mount Lofty House has been awarded by Tripadvisor for the last two years Traveller's Choice Best of the Best award winner for Top Hotels, ranked Number One out of 25 top hotels in Australia and the South Pacific - you too could be part of this success, APPLY NOW
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Pay: $65,835.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Every weekend
- Shift work
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 26/05/2025