Sommelier

Accor Apartments & Realty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flaminia at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, an award-winning Italian seafood restaurant, seeks talented Sommeliers with proven restaurant experience to join our recently opened team. High-volume, high-end dining relies on exceptional wine expertise to elevate guest experiences and drive beverage sales.

Responsibilities include presenting menus, pairing Italian wines with seafood, and delivering polished service while training staff and maintaining cellar inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in upscale restaurants with wine knowledge and upsell skills.
• Understanding of Italian wines and regions is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for fast-paced, high-end dining.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and events.
• RSA certification required and alignment with Accor Heartist values.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, present menus, recommend Italian wine pairings and seafood specials.
• Curate wine pairings, guide selections, and manage pours during peak shifts.
• Collaborate with floor teams on upselling and manage cellar inventory; train staff.
• Provide polished table service with wine pours and proactive check-backs.
• Maintain venue standards and ensure seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Upsell skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RSA certificate

Job description

Purpose

Flaminia, the newly opened Italian seafood restaurant by award-winning Chef Giovanni Pilu at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, seeks talented Sommeliers with proven restaurant experience to enhance our recently opened team at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour. High-volume high-end dining calls for exceptional wine expertise to elevate guest experiences and drive beverage sales.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet guests, present menus, offer personalised recommendations on our Italian-focused wine list and seafood specials, and handle orders with attention to dietary needs.
• Curate wine pairings from our Italian-focused list, guide guests on selections, and execute flawless pours and service during peak shifts.
• Collaborate with floor teams on upselling, manage cellar inventory/stock control, conduct staff trainings, and handle beverage-related guest queries or issues.
• Provide polished table service, including wine pours, dish presentation, and proactive check-backs in a high-end dining environment.
• Maintain venue standards during peak service, support team coordination, and ensure seamless guest experiences.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years in upscale restaurants, with proven wine knowledge and upsell skills. An understanding of Italian wines and regions essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to thrive in fast-paced settings, and availability for evenings, weekends, and events
• RSA certificate, and alignment with Accor Heartist values