Alberto's Lounge | Sommelier

Swillhouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across Swillhouse

Wellbeing and lifestyle partnerships

Venue trainings and masterclasses

24/7 confidential wellbeing support

Job summary

Swillhouse, including Alberto’s Lounge, is seeking a dedicated Sommelier to elevate the wine experience on the floor. You will guide guests through our wine list, support service standards and help shape the flow of the venue.

Join a renowned hospitality group committed to ongoing learning, staff development and exceptional guest experiences. You will train teams, collaborate with chefs and managers, and stay aligned with seasonal menus and venue style.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sommelier in a quality restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic and emerging wine regions.
• Confident, personable communication with guests and team alike.
• Desire to learn and develop wine knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver informed, approachable wine service throughout service.
• Guide guests through the wine list and pair with food.
• Assist with cellar organisation, stock rotation and wine presentation standards.
• Support wine training and build product knowledge with the floor team.
• Collaborate with managers, chefs and floor team for a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain understanding of the menu, seasonal changes and venue style of service.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest & team communication

Sommelier experience

Job description

Swillhouse is an independent hospitality group creating venues with distinct identities and lasting relevance. Across restaurants, bars and late-night music rooms, each space is shaped by craft, atmosphere and a deep attention to detail.

Our venues are only as strong as the people behind them. We care about how the work is done — leadership that’s present, standards that matter, and teams who take pride in their role and the experience they deliver every day.

Alberto’s Lounge is a neighbourhood trattoria with a Roman heart and a Sydney soul. Tucked behind a glowing neon sign, it’s intimate, familiar, and full of character. The menu roams across Italy, serving hand-cut pasta, crisp crostini, house-made gelato, and heart-warming mains made for sharing. Alberto’s captures the essence of Italy’s golden era of cinema and design, a celebration of Italian style and creativity from plate to paintwork.

About the Role

Reporting to the venue General Manager & Group Sommelier, you’ll play a key role in delivering a thoughtful and confident wine experience on the floor. Working closely with the restaurant leadership team, you’ll help guide guests through the wine list, support service standards, and contribute to the overall rhythm and flow of the venue.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering informed, approachable and confident wine service throughout service

Guiding guests through the wine list and supporting thoughtful food and wine pairings

Supporting daily cellar organisation, stock rotation and wine presentation standards

Assisting with team wine training and helping build product knowledge across the floor team

Collaborating with managers, chefs and the wider floor team to ensure a seamless guest experience

Maintaining a strong understanding of the menu, seasonal changes and venue style of service

About You

You’re passionate about hospitality, wine and guest experience, with a genuine interest in creating memorable moments on the floor.

Experience in a Sommelier within a quality restaurant environment

Strong wine knowledge across classic and emerging regions, producers and styles

Confident and personable communication style with guests and team members alike

A genuine interest in continuing to learn and develop your wine knowledge

Strong attention to detail and pride in service standards

Appreciation for classic hospitality and the culture of a great restaurant

Why Join Us

Be part of a high-performing hospitality group where venues have distinct identities

Ongoing learning through regular venue trainings, masterclasses and group-wide development sessions

A strong commitment to physical and psychological safety, with clear pathways to speak up and be supported

Access to 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through Sonder, including mental health, medical and safety services

Generous staff discounts across Swillhouse venues for all team members

Access to lifestyle and wellbeing partnerships, including fitness, recovery, and workwear discounts