Sommelier | Baptiste - A Place to Eat & Drink

The Apollo; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptiste in Sydney is seeking an experienced Sommelier to lead engaging wine service, guides guests through a wine list with a French focus, and collaborate with the kitchen to create perfect pairings.

Join Baptiste and The Apollo Restaurant Group, grow your wine knowledge, contribute to staff training, cellar management, and help deliver warm, memorable dining experiences for every guest.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sommelier or in a wine-focused premium restaurant role.
• Strong wine knowledge, particularly French wines, regions and varietals.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and connecting with guests.
• Confident communication skills and a natural ability to make wine approachable.
• WSET or CMS qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, knowledgeable wine service and recommendations.
• Guide guests through our wine list, with a strong focus on French wines and regions.
• Work closely with chefs and the restaurant team on food and wine pairings.
• Support wine training and development across the front-of-house team.
• Assist with cellar management, stock control and wine service standards.
• Help create a warm, memorable dining experience for every guest.

Skills

Wine knowledge

French wines

Hospitality

Communication

Team player

Education

WSET or CMS qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Sommelier | Baptiste - A Place to Eat & Drink

Join Baptiste, our new French bistro in Sydney, as a Sommelier. Great wines, generous hospitality and room to grow your career.

02nd November, 2026

Baptiste is the newest addition to The Apollo Restaurant Group, and we're looking for an experienced Sommelier who knows their wine, loves hospitality and can make every guest feel welcome. With a focus on French cuisine, thoughtful wine pairings and generous hospitality, Baptiste is all about creating an experience people want to come back for. We're after someone who can bring our wine offering to life, share their knowledge without the fuss and have a bit of fun along the way. The role

• Deliver engaging, knowledgeable wine service and recommendations.
• Guide guests through our wine list, with a strong focus on French wines and regions.
• Work closely with chefs and the restaurant team on food and wine pairings.
• Support wine training and development across the front-of-house team.
• Assist with cellar management, stock control and wine service standards.
• Help create a warm, memorable dining experience for every guest.

About you

• Previous experience as a Sommelier or in a wine-focused premium restaurant role.
• Strong wine knowledge, particularly French wines, regions and varietals.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and connecting with guests.
• Confident communication skills and a natural ability to make wine approachable.
• WSET or CMS qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.
• A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and developing others.

Why join us?

We're the group behind The Apollo, Cho Cho San, Olympus Dining, Greca, Yoko and The Apollo in Tokyo, with Baptiste and Tenjo our newest additions. We're growing, and that means more opportunities for our people to grow with us. You'll be part of a supportive team, work alongside talented hospitality professionals and have opportunities to develop your wine knowledge and career across the group.

If great wine and great hospitality are your thing, we'd love to meet you.