Head Sommelier

The Royal Sydney Golf Club; Woollahra Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

Daily staff meals

3 days Special Recreation Leave per yr

Paid parental leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Staff discount on wine and store

Job summary

The Royal Sydney Golf Club in Rose Bay is seeking a passionate Sommelier to elevate our wine and beverage offering, reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage. You will own the wine program and ensure a seamless dining experience for members and guests.

The role primarily runs in the dining room from Tuesday to Saturday, with flexibility for events. You will lead wine training, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to our wine events and menu development.

Qualifications

• WSET Level 3 or CMS Advanced certification required.
• Sommelier experience in a hotel or hatted restaurant.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in inventory management and wine menu writing.

Responsibilities

• Craft wine pairing recommendations with the F&B team.
• Manage wine stock, ordering, and inventory control.
• Develop and curate the wine menu including vintages.
• Host and present Club wine events.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Training

POS familiarity

OpenTable

MS Office

Inventory management

Supplier relationships

Education

WSET Level 3

CMS Advanced

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

• Competitive remuneration package and great staff benefits
• Free exercise classes +access to golf classes +tennis clinic
• Rose Bay location with free parking

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 from Tuesday 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
• 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