Sommelier | Noẽma - New Greek Restaurant

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts across Lucas venues

Wine education programs & masterclass

Career progression within Lucas venues

Mentorship from senior sommeliers

Job summary

Noẽma, the Melbourne CBD opening from Lucas Collective, is seeking passionate sommeliers to join the wine-forward team. This hands-on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management, and creating memorable guest experiences alongside the Group Head Sommelier.

Full-time and casual opportunities available; must be available weekends, holidays, and opening/closing shifts. A strong wine knowledge and service mindset will thrive in a dynamic, award-winning hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sommelier or Junior Sommelier in a quality or premium dining environment.
• Genuine passion for wine and hospitality.
• Exceptional guest service and wine presentation skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and time management.
• Knowledge of cellar, stock and inventory management.
• WSET or similar qualification highly regarded.
• Victorian RSA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding wine service and recommendations to guests.
• Manage cellar and stock inventory and ordering.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and culinary teams to enhance guest experiences.
• Maintain wine program standards and service excellence.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Wine service

Guest relations

Communication

Education

WSET or equivalent

Victorian RSA

Job description

ONE OF MELBOURNE’S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANTS IS COMING THIS NOVEMBER.

AboutNoẽma

Noẽma is the latest concept from Lucas Collective, bringing a fresh take on contemporary Mediterranean dining to Melbourne’s CBD. Inspired by modern Greek cuisine, the menu will celebrate exceptional produce, bold flavours and the theatre of Josper-grilled cooking, all within a striking new venue spanning a main dining room, intimate basement and private dining spaces.

About Lucas Collective

Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for passionate Sommeliers to join Noẽma’s opening team. This hands‑on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences. You'll work alongside Loïc Avriland Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective’s wine programs across the group.

*Full time and casual opportunities available

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Sommelier or Junior Sommelier in a quality or premium dining environment
• Genuine passion for wine and hospitality
• Exceptional guest service and wine presentation skills
• Strong communication, organisation and time management
• Knowledge of cellar, stock and inventory management
• Keeps up to date with wine and industry trends
• Adaptable and confident in high-pressure service
• Ability to build strong relationships with guests and team members
• WSET or similar qualification highly regarded
• Victorian RSA certificate
• Full-time availability, including weekends, public holidays and opening/closing shifts

Why Lucas Collective?

For more than 30 years, Lucas Collective has played a significant role in shaping Australia's hospitality landscape, developing restaurants that challenge convention, establish new benchmarks and become destinations in their own right. Our venues have earned top Australian hospitality awards, including Maison Bâtard being named Australia's Best New Restaurant in 2025, along with international recognition for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.

• Genuine career progression across our growing collection of venues
• Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
• Lucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs
• Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
• Generous dining discounts across our venues
• A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Additional information

• Casual or full time positions available
• Mentored by Loïc Avril& Yuki Hirose
• ASAP Start Available