Sommeliers | Wishbone - New Venue

Lucas Restaurants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts across venues

Industry training and masterclasses

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Wishbone, the Melbourne opening concept from Lucas Collective, is seeking Sommeliers to join Noẽma’s launch team in Melbourne’s CBD. This hands-on role centers on exceptional wine service, cellar management and crafting memorable guest experiences.

You’ll work with Loïc Avril and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, to shape the group’s wine programs from day one. Full-time and casual opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 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
• Full-time availability, including weekends, public holidays and opening/closing shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional wine service and guest experiences.
• Oversee wine cellar management and stock control.
• Collaborate with the opening team to shape Noẽma’s wine program.

Skills

Sommelier experience

Wine service

Guest service

Communication

Stock management

Education

WSET certification

Victorian RSA certificate

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.