Sommelier

Victor Churchill; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Victor Churchill is seeking an experienced wine professional to own key areas of our wine program in a high-end restaurant environment.

You will work with the Restaurant Manager to support day-to-day wine operations, curate stock, maintain and educate around the wine list, and lead tastings and staff training to enhance guest experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate and deep knowledge of wine
• Experience in quality restaurant, wine bar or similar environment
• Confident with professional wine service
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Managing wine stock, cellar organisation and rotation
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment
• Maintaining the wine list and ensuring product information is accurate
• Supporting wine ordering and supplier relationships
• Organising and participating in wine tastings
• Delivering wine training and education to the FOH team
• Supporting the team with wine recommendations and service
• Maintaining consistently high standards of wine presentation and service
• Working closely with management to continue developing the wine program

Skills

Wine knowledge

Wine service

Stock management

Supplier relations

Training

Communication

Job description

Victor Churchill is looking for an experienced and passionate wine professional to join our team and take ownership of key areas of our wine program.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to work within a high-end restaurant environment and play an important role in maintaining, developing and educating around one of the most important parts of our guest experience.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and management team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the wine program, including:

• Managing wine stock, cellar organisation and rotation
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment
• Maintaining the wine list and ensuring product information is accurate
• Supporting wine ordering and supplier relationships
• Organising and participating in wine tastings
• Delivering wine training and education to the FOH team
• Supporting the team with wine recommendations and service
• Maintaining consistently high standards of wine presentation and service
• Working closely with management to continue developing the wine program

About You

You will be someone who:

• Has a genuine passion and strong knowledge of wine
• Has previous experience in a quality restaurant, wine bar or similar environment
• Is confident with professional wine service
• Is highly organised and takes ownership of responsibilities
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Enjoys educating and developing other team members
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is professional, reliable and hands-on
• Wants to continue growing within the hospitality and wine industry

You don’t need to know everything — but you must be curious, passionate and willing to keep learning.

Why Join Victor Churchill?

Victor Churchill is a unique restaurant environment where hospitality, product knowledge and attention to detail are at the centre of what we do.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, build your knowledge through tastings and supplier relationships, and play a meaningful role in the continued development of our wine program.

This is a role for someone who wants to take ownership, develop their expertise and be part of a serious hospitality team.

If wine is your passion and you are looking for your next opportunity in a high-end restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you.