Add expected salary to your profile for insightsFuel Your Passion for Wine – Grow with Us at GilsonGilson is a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant located just off the Royal Botanic Gardens in South Yarra, known for its welcoming atmosphere, seasonal menu, and elegant approach to classic Italian dining.
With a relaxed yet refined setting and a loyal local following, we're proud to offer a dining experience that's both familiar and exceptional.We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced wine professional to join our front-of-house leadership team in a hands-on role that blends service, curation, and business acumen.What This Role Involves:Working on the floor in a fast-paced, guest-focused food and beverage service environment.Curating, managing, and maintaining our wine list, ensuring it reflects the quality, seasonality, and spirit of the Gilson experience.Dealing directly with wholesalers and winemakers, building solid relationships and negotiating pricing, allocations, and exclusive offerings.Overseeing stock management, inventory systems, and ordering, maintaining tight control over beverage cost and movement.Taking on financial responsibility for wine sales and performance, including pricing strategy, GP analysis, and monthly reporting.Leading staff training and education, helping the team develop confidence and knowledge around wine and service.Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless, elevated guest experience.Who You Might Be:A current sommelier, wine manager, or senior hospitality professional with a deep love of wine and a track record of managing beverage programs.A confident communicator who enjoys working closely with both guests and suppliers.A natural leader with a collaborative mindset who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on service environments.Highly organised, with strong attention to detail, financial literacy, and a solutions-focused approach.Excited to join a well-established venue and bring your own personality and expertise to the table.At Gilson, we believe in balancing quality, creativity, and consistency — in the glass and on the floor.
This is not a behind-the-scenes wine job.
You'll be front and centre, working closely with our team and our guests every day to deliver a truly memorable dining experience.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a sommelier?
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the styles and properties of wine?
Do you have customer service experience?
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📌 Sommelier
🏢 Gilson Restaurant
📍 Melbourne