Sommelier | Barons

Swillhouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swillhouse is seeking a Sommelier for Barons Bar & Grill on Sydney Harbour. You will lead wine service, guide guests through the wine list, and support service standards to enhance the guest experience.

Reporting to restaurant leadership, you will collaborate across the floor team, assist with cellar management, and contribute to a wine-focused culture with ongoing training and product knowledge growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sommelier in a quality restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of classic and emerging wine regions, producers and styles.
• Confident and personable communication with guests and team.
• Desire to continuously learn and develop wine knowledge.
• Attention to detail and pride in service standards.
• Appreciation for classic hospitality and restaurant culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wine service with confidence and warmth throughout service.
• Guide guests through the wine list and support food and wine pairings.
• Assist with daily cellar organisation, stock rotation and wine presentation standards.
• Lead team wine training and expand product knowledge across staff.
• Collaborate with managers, chefs and floor team for seamless guest experience.
• Maintain understanding of menu, seasonal changes and venue service style.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Wine knowledge

Guest communication

Wine service excellence

Job description

Swillhouse is an independent hospitality group creating venues with distinct identities and lasting relevance. Across restaurants, bars and late-night music rooms, each space is shaped by craft, atmosphere and a deep attention to detail.

Our venues are only as strong as the people behind them. We care about how the work is done — leadership that’s present, standards that matter, and teams who take pride in their role and the experience they deliver every day.

Barons Bar & Grill brings old-world hospitality to the heart of Sydney Harbour, celebrating Australia’s finest produce through prime cuts, flame-grilled meats, classic seafood and nostalgic desserts. An intimate, candlelit dining room of pressed white linen, burgundy leather booths and mid-century art, brought to life by the rich, cinematic sounds of a restored 1950s Hammond organ. A transportive dining experience where timeless glamour meets the warmth of a classic bar and grill.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Sommelier, you'll play a key role in delivering a thoughtful and confident wine experience on the floor. Working closely with the restaurant leadership team, you'll help guide guests through the wine list, support service standards, and contribute to the overall rhythm and flow of the venue.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering informed, approachable and confident wine service throughout service
• Guiding guests through the wine list and supporting thoughtful food and wine pairings
• Supporting daily cellar organisation, stock rotation and wine presentation standards
• Assisting with team wine training and helping build product knowledge across the floor team
• Collaborating with managers, chefs and the wider floor team to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the menu, seasonal changes and venue style of service

About You

You're passionate about hospitality, wine and guest experience, with a genuine interest in creating memorable moments on the floor.

• Experience in a Sommelier within a quality restaurant environment
• Strong wine knowledge across classic and emerging regions, producers and styles
• Confident and personable communication style with guests and team members alike
• A genuine interest in continuing to learn and develop your wine knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and pride in service standards
• Appreciation for classic hospitality and the culture of a great restaurant

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-performing hospitality group where venues have distinct identities
• Ongoing learning through regular venue trainings, masterclasses and group-wide development sessions
• A strong commitment to physical and psychological safety, with clear pathways to speak up and be supported
• Access to 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through Sonder, including mental health, medical and safety services
• Generous staff discounts across Swillhouse venues for all team members
• Access to lifestyle and wellbeing partnerships, including fitness, recovery, and workwear discounts