Head Sommelier

**HEAD SOMMELIER**

Ormeggio at The Spit, located at d’Albora Marina in Mosman, is a buzzy Italian seafood fine-dining restaurant and Cocktail Bar.

It has two chef hats, is often listed among Australia’s top restaurants and has an incredible team of skilled people from all over the world in its team.

Ormeggio's wine list has been winning awards since opening in 2009. With a heavy focus on Italian wines, a good splash of French and of course a wonderful cellar of Australian wines this is an established and varied list to engage with.

Ormeggio is dedicated to its wine cellar and is looking for a Head Sommelier who is just as passionate about growing its list, matching great wine with great food and engaging with our guests.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Pavoni Hospitality Family.

**Requirements**:

- Australian working rights
- Fluent English
- Wine Knowledge
- Current NSW RSA Certificate
- Minimum of one year working in fine-dining or similar hatted restaurants
- Formal wine studies completed
- Hours do include weekend & public holiday work.

**Tasks include**:

- Managing and developing a wonderful varied and worldly cellar with the support of your team and encouragement of the other senior management members
- Continuous training and development to ensure current knowledge
- Advising customers on wine pairing with food, occasion and budget
- Liaise closely with other restaurant staff, so that you are on hand to take drink orders and serve guests at the appropriate time
- Responsible for briefing other restaurant staff on the wine list, so that they promote particular wines and can advise customers

**What we offer you**:

- Salary 70,000 - 80,000
- Nice work/life balance
- Free staff meals whilst on shift
- Great tips
- Great Career Opportunity
- Sponsorship available for the right person

**How to apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free food
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Flexible hours
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mosman, NSW 2088: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Sommelier: 1 year (preferred)
- fine dining: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NSW RSA (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)