Assistant Head Sommelier
Core
Lead the wine program and elevate guest dining experiences at a prestigious Italian restaurant in Sydney.
Role type
Assistant Head Sommelier
Builds
Wine list, wine inventory, wine service standards, wine education programs
Domain
Fine dining, Italian cuisine, luxury hospitality
Required skills
Wine and food pairing expertise, COGS management, wine list curation, inventory management, staff training and mentoring, event organization
Preferred skills
Italian cuisine experience, WSET Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Technologies
WSET Level 3, RSA certificate
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain wine inventory, collaborate on sales mix and wine education, curate and update the wine list, oversee wine service standards, work with winemakers to select premium wines, train and mentor sommeliers and wine waiters, organize wine dinners and events
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC