Sommeliers

Wishbone - New Venue; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishbone's opening team in Melbourne is seeking a passionate Sommelier to provide exceptional wine service, manage cellar operations and craft memorable guest experiences. You’ll work closely with Lucas Collective’s wine leadership to elevate the wine program across the venue.

This hands-on role requires extensive wine knowledge, a genuine passion for hospitality and the ability to perform in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sommelier in a quality or premium dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of New and Old World wines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Focus on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Grow wine knowledge, develop your career and help shape Wishbone's wine experience from day one.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Communication

Organization

Stock & inventory

Industry trends

High-pressure service

Relationship building

WSET qualification

RSA certificate

Full-time availability

Job description

Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD.

Think bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely great hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality.

We’re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne’s most exciting new openings.

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.

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.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for passionate Sommeliers to join Wishbone's opening team. This hands‑on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.

You’ll work alongside Loïc Avril, Group Wine Director, and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective’s wine programs across the group.

Grow your wine knowledge, develop your career and help shape Wishbone's wine experience from day one.

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

Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD.

Think bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely great hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality.

We’re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne’s most exciting new openings.

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.

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.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for passionate Sommeliers to join Wishbone's opening team. This hands‑on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.

You’ll work alongside Loïc Avril, Group Wine Director, and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective’s wine programs across the group.

Grow your wine knowledge, develop your career and help shape Wishbone's wine experience from day one.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Sommelier in a quality or premium dining environment
• Strong knowledge of New and Old World wines
• 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?

• 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

Your career doesn’t have to follow one path. With Lucas Collective, there are plenty of places to go.

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or build a long‑term future in hospitality, Lucas Collective gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the industry, across some of Australia’s most celebrated venues.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Lucas Collective. Be part of what’s next!