Sommelier - Aalia Restaurant Sydney

Inrecruit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Career growth

Great culture

Job summary

AALIA Restaurant Sydney requires an experienced Sommelier to lead wine service and stock control at our CBD venue. You will maximise wine and beverage sales while delivering impeccable guest experiences in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier.

With at least 3 years in a similar role, you will hold WSET L3 or Court Master Sommelier L2 and RSA certification, and you will train staff, curate the wine list, and ensure ESCA/service standards are met.

Qualifications

• Excellent wine knowledge, current and up to date.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience in wine training and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional wine service on the floor.
• Maximise wine and beverage sales.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team.
• Train staff through wine program onboarding.
• Manage stock, orders and par levels within budget.
• Collaborate with Manager and Head Sommelier on ESCA standards.
• Keep wine list updated with vintages and availability.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Communication

Stock control

Staff training

Education

WSET L3 or Court Master Sommelier L2

Job description

About AALIA

AALIA Restaurant Sydney is an award-winning, two-hatted fine dining restaurant located at 25 Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD. Specialising in contemporary Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, AALIA combines traditional flavours, rare ingredients and innovative cooking techniques to deliver a unique dining experience. The restaurant is renowned for its sophisticated menu, elegant atmosphere and exceptional service, and was named Gourmet Traveller’s NSW Restaurant of the Year in 2023.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Professional wine service on the restaurant floor.
• Maximising wine and beverage sales.
• Effective communication to guests and restaurant team, in regards to the food and beverage offering.
• Confidently imparting knowledge and advice to customers and staff.
• Working closely with the venue Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier to ESCA service standards.
• Ongoing training and monitoring of new staff through a basic wine training scheme to meet ESCA standards and procedures.
• Training all team members on existing and new products, as well as wine selling techniques.
• Stock control, participating in stock takes, rotation of stock and control of stock within budget constraints.
• Controlling and monitoring wine orders, stock and par levels.
• Tasting wines for selection for the list, both on site and at structured tastings.
• Collaboration and management of the wine list, keeping it up-to-date with vintages and stock availability.
• Working closely with the kitchen regarding food and wine matching, menu knowledge for advice to customers.
• Waiter service and hosting duties, if required by the venue manager.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Qualifications:
  • WSET L3 minimum OR Court Master Sommelier- L2 Certified Sommelier.
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), MANDATORY.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years previous experience in a similar role.
  • Hospitality experience in numerous working venues.
  • Development and training of staff on the job.
• Skills:
  • Excellent wine knowledge, that is current and up to date.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Organised and able to meet deadlines.
  • Effective and inclusive trainer.
  • Management of wines and responsibility for stock at the venue.

fulltime salaried opportunity paying a starting salary of $79K - $85K plus super

Additional information

• Opportunities for career growth and progression
• Fantastic work culture and supportive community
• Staff perks and discounts