Head Sommelier

The Royal Sydney Golf Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

Daily staff meals

Special Recreation Leave

Paid parental leave

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Staff discount on wine

Job summary

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is seeking a passionate Sommelier to elevate our wine and beverage offering. Reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage, you will own wine operations and deliver a memorable experience for members and guests.

The role primarily works in the dining room from Tuesday to Saturday, with flexibility for events or special occasions. A strong wine background and hospitality mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Sommelier experience in hospitality (hotel or fine dining preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for wine and hospitality with a modern dining mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with F&B team to craft wine pairings showcasing each wine.
• Support dining experience and beverage operations with Executive Chef and Head of F&B.
• Lead wine events and manage the wine program and wine menu (including vintages).
• Train and mentor staff to build wine knowledge.
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Education

WSET Level 3 or CMS Advanced

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management systems

POS

OpenTable

Job description

About The Royal Sydney Golf Club

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is one of Australia's most prestigious private member clubs, offering an unrivalled social and sporting experience against the backdrop of our Championship Golf Course in Rose Bay. Our restaurant delivers a distinctive, modern dining experience for members and guests alike - and our culture is built on hard work, talent, positive attitude, and deep respect for tradition.

The Role

We're looking for a genuinely passionate Sommelier to elevate our wine and beverage offering to the next level. Reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage, you'll take ownership of the Club's Wine and Beverage operations - with wine as your true focus - delivering a seamless, memorable experience for members andguests every service.

The Sommelier will primarily work in the dining room fromTuesday to Saturday, with flexibility to work additional shifts as required for special events, functions, or operational requirements.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the F&B team to craft perfect pairing recommendations that showcase every wine at its best.


• Collaborate closely with the with theExecutive ChefandHead of Food and Beverageto support the overall dining experience and beverage operations as well as the Restaurant and Bar Manager.


• Play an active role on the Wine Sub Committee, keeping our wine menu ahead of member expectations, attending WSC meetings and taking meeting minutes as required.


• Host and present Club wine events that bring our offering to life.


• Build the team's wine knowledge through hands-on training and mentoring.


• Lead by example, fostering a values-driven, caring team culture.


• Manage stock and inventory including ordering, wine list curation (including vintage rolls), and beverage POS


• Own key supplier relationships

Essentials

• Sommelier experience in a hotel or hatted restaurant environment


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with genuine personability


• Confidence across MS Office, restaurant management systems, POS, and OpenTable


• WSET Level 3 minimum (or CMS Advanced)


• A real passion for hospitality and a finger on the pulse of industry trends, with the drive to bring new ideas to life


• Proven experience managing inventory and writing wine menus

What's in it for you?

• Staff wellbeing program - free fitness classes, golf lessons, tennis clinics, and an Employee Assistance Program


• Daily staff meals


• 3 days' additional Special Recreation Leave per year


• Paid parental leave


• 17.5% leave loading on Annual and Special Recreation Leave


• 20% staff discount on wine and retail store purchases