Sommelier

On a spectacular waterfront location in the heart of the Rocks, 6 HEAD is the newest ‘Premium Steakhouse Restaurant’ in a well-established boutique hospitality company.

We are looking for you You are someone who excels and enjoys serving large cover numbers while still maintaining uncompromising beverage service standards.

We require talented **Sommeliers** to join our team of hospitality professionals, to immerse yourself with-in an in-depth, quality training program and help launch our brand-new restaurant concept. You’ll be working within an extensive, premium beverage offering, plus a 280-bottle wine list, predominantly Australian with New Zealand & International Brands from France, Italy, Argentina and the United States, matched with a refined menu all delivered by our “A” team through and beyond a challenging new restaurant opening.

**Key Objective**:
To help development, and maintain a superior level of Wine & Beverage service and product standards to ensure the ultimate level of customer satisfaction.

**Day to day responsibilities**:

- Providing guests with a superior level of Wine & Beverage knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction within their 6 HEAD dining experience.
- Help lead, develop & educate the Beverage Team on a day to day basis.
- To support the 6 HEAD floor team in delivering efficient Wine & Beverage service in line with the 6 HEAD sequence of service.
- Assisting the floor team in increasing spend per head through maximising Wine & Beverage sales and upselling premium products.
- Ensuring all 6 HEAD Wine & Beverages served are of the utmost quality, presentation & respect.
- Working closely with the Bar Team ensuring stock control & delivering quality beverages.
- Facilitating customer feedback to management in a timely & effective manner.
- Assisting the management team in stock control by efficiently recording and reducing beverage wastage.
- Stocktake duties with the Bar & Beverage teams.
- Assist with all Wine & Beverage ordering, cellar & cool room maintenance & stocktaking.
- Glassware & decanter maintenance with ‘Riedel’ and glass training with staff
- Any other relevant duties as directed by management

**What are we looking for?**
- Minimum 3 years of Premium Wine & Beverage Experience
- **Minimum WSET Level 2 Required**:

- CMS Sommeliers Course an advantage - Introductory / Certified
- Effective planning and time management skills
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
- Current RSA Certificate/Competency Card
- Exceptional personal hygiene and presentation
- Service experience, interest, skill and success in the restaurant industry
- Excellent understanding of
- Australian Wine
- International Wines / French / Italian / South American
- Spirits
- Cocktail Knowledge & Preparation
- Beer Knowledge
- Bar Management
- Stocktaking Procedures
- Up to date with Beverage trends within the market

**For you**
- A competitive above award rate wages
- To be an integral part of our brand-new restaurant in an exclusive dining precinct
- To work with & develop the premium food & beverage offering
- Ongoing training and development from the Seagrass BHG training team
- Ongoing support, mentoring with endless career opportunities within our Group
- A competitive salary/wage structure and company benefits

A career move for yourself to take the next step up in beverage delivery and wine education.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to join a professional team, take control, lead & develop yourself within the Beverage Industry. Be a part of what will definitely be a huge challenge within one of the best new venues within the Sydney restaurant scene.

**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Application Question(s):

- Have you completed WSET ii?
- Salary expectation?
- Have you previously worked in fine dining?

**Experience**:

- Sommelier: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person