Head Sommelier — Lead Wine Program & Team (Melbourne)

The Lucas Collective; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Résumé du poste

Maison Bâtard in Melbourne, led by The Lucas Collective, seeks an experienced Head Sommelier to own and elevate the wine program. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee cellar operations, and shape guest wine experiences across one of Melbourne’s celebrated venues.

You’ll bring a deep wine knowledge of Old and New World styles, strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. This full-time role requires weekend and shift availability and offers competitive pay and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as Head Sommelier or Assistant Head Sommelier.
• Extensive knowledge of Old World and New World wines.
• Passion for the wine industry with a commitment to learning.
• Strong hospitality management and operations understanding.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a high-performing wine team.
• Own and evolve the wine program for Maison Bâtard.
• Oversee cellar management, stock control and wine operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with wine-focused service.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and wine purchases.

Connaissances

Head Sommelier experience

Wine knowledge

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Stock control

Inventory systems

Wine trends

Guest service excellence

Supplier relationships

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

WSET certification

Formation

WSET Certification

Outils

Inventory systems

Cellar management

Description du poste

Maison Bâtard in Melbourne, led by The Lucas Collective, seeks an experienced Head Sommelier to own and elevate the wine program. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee cellar operations, and shape guest wine experiences across one of Melbourne’s celebrated venues.

You’ll bring a deep wine knowledge of Old and New World styles, strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. This full-time role requires weekend and shift availability and offers competitive pay and staff benefits.