**Elevate Your Career as a Sommelier & Bar Manager at COMPA!**
Are you a wine enthusiast with a flair for exceptional service? We are looking for a passionate Sommelier & Bar Manager to uncork their potential and join us at COMPA, Canberra's premier Italian-style steakhouse. At COMPA, we celebrate the perfect pairing of good food and good wine, creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.
In this role, you'll work alongside our Venue Manager to share your extensive wine knowledge and provide exceptional service, bringing the COMPA story to life. Your expertise in wines from around the world, especially from Australia and Italy, will help you create unforgettable food and wine pairings that enhance our guests' dining experience.
You'll also manage our wine and beverage inventory and train our team on all aspects of our beverage offerings. If you're eager to grow, lead, and inspire, and have a passion for sharing your wine knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Ready to take your career to the next level? We want to hear from you!
**Benefits**
- Opportunity to manage an exciting wine and beverage list
- Career development and training opportunities
- A friendly and motivated team environment
- Be part of a growing hospitality group
- Staff discount in company venues
**About the Role**
- Reports directly to the Venue Manager
- Deliver outstanding wine service and help guests choose the ideal wine to enhance their dining experience.
- Supervision of bar and service staff
- Manage wine and beverage inventory
- Ensure standards of excellence are achieved regarding customer service, staff presentation and grooming
- Lead by example and mentor/guide new colleagues
- Help, train and support the team on the floor and in the bar when required
**About You**
- 2 Years management position in a high quality bar.
- Extensive knowledge of Spirits and Cocktail creation and making.
- WSET accreditation or other formal wine training
- Expertise in wines from around the world, specialising in selections from Australia and Italy.
- Able to plan logically and set clear working goals
- Great problem solving skills
- Ability to train and mentor other staff
- Experienced and motivated to work in a rapid-paced busy environment
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- Valid ACT RSA and full working rights in Australia
**About Us**
The Fresh Collective is a Sydney and Melbourne based hospitality group, delivering exceptional experiences and premium food and beverage in venues and events. With a dedicated team of experienced chefs, event planners and professional waitstaff. Fresh is the food and beverage provider in a number of iconic venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra including: the Museum of Contemporary Art, Crafted by Matt Moran, Art Gallery NSW, Sydney Theatre Company and Queensland Museum.
📌 Bar Manager And Sommelier-Compa Ristorante
🏢 The Fresh Collective
📍 Canberra