Assistant Head Sommelier

Wishbone; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & masterclasses

Education programs

Dining discounts across venues

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Wishbone in Melbourne’s CBD seeks an Assistant Head Sommelier to lead wine service, manage cellar operations and curate memorable guest experiences from day one. You’ll collaborate with Lucas Collective wine leaders to shape Wishbone’s wine program and guest journey.

Join a dynamic team opening a new casual-dining concept, bringing bold flavours and hospitality energy. Senior wine leadership, adaptability, and a passion for wine are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier
• Extensive knowledge of wine, new and old world
• Passion for the wine industry
• Strong understanding of management practices
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets
• Exceptional service skills and guest focus
• Experience with stock control and inventory management
• Up-to-date with industry trends
• Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Full time availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• WSET certification or similar is highly regarded
• Victorian RSA certificate

Skills

Assistant Head Sommelier experience

Wine knowledge (new and old world)

Passion for wine industry

Management practices

Leading high-performing teams

Exceptional service skills

Stock control / inventory management

Industry trends awareness

Adaptability under pressure

Relationship building

Organisational & time management

Communication & presentation

Weekend/holiday availability

WSET certification

Victorian RSA certificate

Job description

MELBOURNE’S NEXT BIG CASUAL DINING DESTINATION IS ARRIVING THIS NOVEMBER

About Wishbone

Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD.

Think bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely great hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality.

We’re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne’s most exciting new openings.

About Lucas Collective

Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for Assistant Head Sommeliers to join Wishbone's opening team. This hands‑on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.

You’ll work alongside Loïc Avril, Group Wine Director, and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective’s wine programs across the group.

Grow your wine knowledge, develop your career and help shape Wishbone's wine experience from day one.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier
• Extensive knowledge of wine, new and old world
• Passion for the wine industry
• Strong understanding of management practices
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets
• Exceptional service skills and guest focused
• Experience with stock control and inventory management is advantageous
• Must be up-to-date with industry trends
• Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Full time availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• WSET certification or similar is highly regarded
• Victorian RSA certificate

Why Lucas Collective?

You’ll have access to:

• Genuine career progression across our growing collection of venues
• Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
• Lucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs
• Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
• Generous dining discounts across our venues
• A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.