Senior Sommelier: Lead Wine Program & Guest Experience

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry accommodation discounts

Dining discounts

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Sydney is seeking an experienced Sommelier to lead the wine program across the hotel and outlets, reporting to the Director of Restaurants & Bars. You will curate wine lists, train staff, and drive wine sales while supporting restaurant operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires a minimum of two years in hospitality in a senior role, Sommelier certification, RSA, and strong knowledge of fine dining, service, and food pairing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within the hospitality industry in a senior role.
• Proven experience or certification as a Sommelier.
• Advanced knowledge of fine dining service operations, wine service, and hospitality best practices.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification.
• Current RSA certification.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Passion for creating personalised and memorable guest experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, guest reservation systems, and POS systems.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the hotel's wine program, including ordering, stocktaking, invoicing, and supplier relationships.
• Curate, maintain, and evolve wine lists across hotel venues.
• Develop food and wine pairing menus and collaborate with the culinary team on guest experiences and events.
• Deliver wine training and education programs to restaurant and bar teams.
• Manage cellar operations and inventory controls while achieving sales targets and reporting requirements.
• Support restaurant operations and private events to ensure exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Actively promote and sell wines across all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

RSA certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Administration

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Reservation systems

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Sydney is seeking an experienced Sommelier to lead the wine program across the hotel and outlets, reporting to the Director of Restaurants & Bars. You will curate wine lists, train staff, and drive wine sales while supporting restaurant operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires a minimum of two years in hospitality in a senior role, Sommelier certification, RSA, and strong knowledge of fine dining, service, and food pairing.