Sommeliers | Wishbone - New Venue

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishbone, the Melbourne restaurant from Lucas Collective, seeks Sommeliers to join Noẽma’s opening team. You will lead wine service, cellar management and guest experiences in a fast-paced setting, working with Loïc Avril and Yuki Hirose to craft a standout wine program from day one.

Ideal candidates bring passion for wine and hospitality, strong service and presentation skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure while building relationships with guests and team members.

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.
• 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

• Provide exceptional wine service and guest experiences.
• Manage cellar, stock and inventory for Noẽma’s wine program.
• Deliver engaging wine presentation and education to guests.
• Collaborate with the Group Head Sommelier to support Lucas Collective’s program.

Skills

Wine service

Guest service

Cellar management

Stock control

Wine presentation

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

WSET or similar qualification

Job description

• Bourke Street, CBD Location
• Hong Kong-inspired cuisine
• ASAP start available

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

About Wishbone

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.

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 Avril 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 Noẽma’s wine experience from day one.

• 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

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.