Sommelier

Everyone has a part to play – Liquid & Larder's success is built on the people that work with us. We're looking for people who understand how a great hospitality experience both front and back of house is the sum of many parts.

Sommelier

Sydney-based hospitality group, Liquid & Larder, are searching for an experienced charismatic Sommelier to join the team at Bistecca.

About The Venue:

The Bistecca experience begins by pulling up a stool or a candle-lit table in the old-world, wood-panelled cocktail bar, stocked with amaro from across the world, including our Four Pillars classic Negroni. Moving into the intimate 50-seat restaurant, you're greeted by refined Tuscan hospitality. From the table, take in our famous Bistecca butcher's block and open hearth, which fills the dining room with timeless warmth. The space then flows to a bottle-lined enoteca (wine room) available for private dining.

Bistecca is fast paced, though our guests are met with a warm, timeless and nostalgic feeling, that is sincere and welcoming. We want them to feel comfortable, and still have a sense of the raw, rustic, and a little bit of cheek

About The Role:

You will bring sharp attention to detail and confident communication, ensuring every guest experience feels seamless, intuitive, and personal..

Working closely with the small wine team, you'll share passion and knowledge, inspire excellence, and engage both staff and guests with your expertise. Your drive for teamwork gives you the versatility to support the floor as needed, at times you may be called upon to manage our private dining rooms without the assistance of the waitstaff, requiring you to understand all aspects of our sequence of service.

The ultimate aim is to go above and beyond, exceeding customers' expectations, and leaving them thoroughly satisfied, wanting for nothing.

And most importantly, you'll be having a great time doing it

Your Day to Day:

Ensure wine out of stock lists are up to date with stock availability and vintages

Wine cellar Mis en Place complete & clean and service ready

Maintains wine stock and par levels

Ensures efficient, professional guest experience

Communicate efficiently between all departments within the venue.

Ensures wastage is kept to a minimum

Assists in providing constant management of the venue's budget and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Carries out additional duties required to fulfil the position and as requested, this includes hosting and assisting waitstaff with service.

About You:

Proven experience in a within a premium or hatted venue

A confident and calm demeanour

CMS or W-Set Level 2 or above certified

A genuine passion for hospitality and being of service

Familiar with Italian varietals

Strong organisational and communication skills

Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and evenings

What We Offer:

Opportunities for growth and advancement across a respected hospitality group

Supportive scheduling that values life outside of work

Staff discounts across all Liquid & Larder venues

Access to discounted Virgin Active gym memberships

Ongoing coaching, development, and mentoring programs

What We Value:

Teamwork – we're in this together

Drive – push yourselves and others

Growth Mindset – strive to grow, thrive in mistakes

Accountability – take ownership

Respect – be humble and kind

The desire to create an experience – that's at the heart of what we do

About Liquid & Larder:

Liquid & Larder is the team behind some of Sydney's most recognised venues, including The Rover, Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfie's, Bar Julius, and Lottie we are a sensory-driven and imaginative company that create and operate hospitality venues and experiences. Leveraging the diverse experience of our people to produce venues that provide escapism, comfort and surprise to our guests.