Sommelier

6 Head; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career opportunities within Group

Competitive above-award wages

Job summary

6 HEAD in the heart of The Rocks is seeking talented Sommeliers to join a premium steakhouse concept with a 280-bottle wine list and extensive beverage offering. You will immerse in intensive training and help launch a new restaurant, delivering exceptional service to guests.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of premium wine/beverage experience, WSET Level 2, and a passion for wine education. RSA and CMS credentials are favorable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of premium wine & beverage experience.
• WSET Level 2 required.
• CMS Sommeliers Course advantageous – Introductory/Certified.
• RSA Certificate/Competency Card current.
• Strong knowledge of Australian, New Zealand and international wines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with superior wine and beverage knowledge to enhance satisfaction.
• Lead, develop and educate the Beverage Team daily.
• Deliver wine and beverage service in line with the restaurant's standards.
• Increase spend per head through upselling premium products.
• Ensure wine and beverages are of the highest quality and presentation.
• Coordinate with Bar Team on stock control and quality delivery.
• Record and reduce beverage wastage; assist with stock takes.
• Assist with wine ordering, cellar management and training staff.

Skills

Premium wine & beverage experience

Wine knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Planning and time management

Upselling & sales acumen

Stock management

Education

WSET Level 2

CMS Sommeliers Course (Intro/Cert)

RSA Certificate

Job description

On a spectacular waterfront location in the heart of the Rocks, 6 HEAD is a ‘Premium Steakhouse Restaurant’ in a well-established boutique hospitality company.

We are looking for you! You are someone who excels and enjoys serving large cover numbers while still maintaining uncompromising beverage service standards.

We require talented Sommeliers to join our team of hospitality professionals, to immerse yourself with-in an in-depth, quality training program and help launch our brand-new restaurant concept. You’ll be working within an extensive, premium beverage offering, plus a 280-bottle wine list, predominantly Australian with New Zealand & International Brands from France, Italy, Argentina and the United States, matched with a refined menu all delivered by our “A” team through and beyond a challenging new restaurant opening.

Key Objective

To help development, and maintain a superior level of Wine & Beverage service and product standards to ensure the ultimate level of customer satisfaction.

Day to day responsibilities

• Providing guests with a superior level of Wine & Beverage knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction within their 6 HEAD dining experience.
• Help lead, develop & educate the Beverage Team on a day to day basis.
• To support the 6 HEAD floor team in delivering efficient Wine & Beverage service in line with the 6 HEAD sequence of service.
• Assisting the floor team in increasing spend per head through maximising Wine & Beverage sales and upselling premium products.
• Ensuring all 6 HEAD Wine & Beverages served are of the utmost quality, presentation & respect.
• Working closely with the Bar Team ensuring stock control & delivering quality beverages.
• Facilitating customer feedback to management in a timely & effective manner.
• Assisting the management team in stock control by efficiently recording and reducing beverage wastage.
• Stocktake duties with the Bar & Beverage teams.
• Assist with all Wine & Beverage ordering, cellar & cool room maintenance & stocktaking.
• Glassware & decanter maintenance with ‘Riedel’ and glass training with staff
• Any other relevant duties as directed by management

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 3 years of Premium Wine & Beverage Experience
• Minimum WSET Level 2 Required
• CMS Sommeliers Course an advantage – Introductory / Certified
• Effective planning and time management skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
• Current RSA Certificate/Competency Card
• Exceptional personal hygiene and presentation
• Service experience, interest, skill and success in the restaurant industry
• Excellent understanding of -
• Australian Wine
• International Wines / French / Italian / South American
• Spirits
• Cocktail Knowledge & Preparation
• Bar Management
• Stocktaking Procedures
• Up to date with Beverage trends within the market
• A competitive above award rate wages
• To be an integral part of our brand-new restaurant in an exclusive dining precinct
• To work with & develop the premium food & beverage offering
• Ongoing training and development from the Seagrass BHG training team
• Ongoing support, mentoring with endless career opportunities within our Group
• A competitive salary/wage structure and company benefits
• A career move for yourself to take the next step up in beverage delivery and wine education.
• This is the perfect opportunity for you to join a professional team, take control, lead & develop yourself within the Beverage Industry. Be a part of what will definitely be a huge challenge within one of the best new venues within the Sydney restaurant scene.