Assistant Sommelier — Luxury Dining Wine & Service

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary shift meals

Spa and F&B discounts

Discounted Hyatt accommodation

Learning and development programs

Employee assistance program and paid/f

Diverse and inclusive team

Job summary

Park Hyatt Sydney is seeking an Assistant Sommelier to support the Hotel Sommelier in building a compelling wine list across the restaurant and bar. You will help with stock, cellar readiness, and staff guidance to enhance the guest dining experience.

The role requires strong service skills, a NSW RSA certificate, and prior fine-dining experience as waiting staff or assistant sommelier. A supportive team environment and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Current NSW RSA Certificate.
• Strong food and beverage service skills.
• Sufficient experience as waiting staff or assistant sommelier in fine dining or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Hotel Sommelier to collate and maintain a wine list for the restaurant, bar and other outlets.
• Assist with ordering, collecting, checking and putting away stock.
• Assist in organizing wines before and during service.
• Ensure cellar and wine cool room are stocked and wines stored properly.
• Provide guests with wine recommendations aligned to dishes and ingredients.
• Maintain positive guest and colleague relationships and assist with guest enquiries.
• Demonstrate passion for wines and willingness to learn about wine and sommelier studies.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Food & beverage service

Waiting staff experience

Education

NSW RSA Certificate

Job description

Park Hyatt Sydney is seeking an Assistant Sommelier to support the Hotel Sommelier in building a compelling wine list across the restaurant and bar. You will help with stock, cellar readiness, and staff guidance to enhance the guest dining experience.

The role requires strong service skills, a NSW RSA certificate, and prior fine-dining experience as waiting staff or assistant sommelier. A supportive team environment and opportunities for development are offered.