Sommelier / Assistant Restaurant Manager

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Coogee Wine Room Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Coogee Wine Room

Coogee Wine Room marries the charm of great European wine bars with the convivial atmosphere only found at a neighbourhood restaurant. Our menu is imaginative and sensorial, and proudly inspired by Mediterranean cuisines. Our food offering is complemented by an award-winning 600-bottle wine list (we have been awarded Three Glasses every year since opening in 2019).

We are looking for a passionate, driven and wine-focused Sommelier to run our beloved wine list and support the Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day running of our venue.

About you:

  • You have a strong knowledge of and passion for wine and spirits (CMS or WSET qualifications highly regarded).
  • You have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
  • You love hospitality, are courteous, have strong interpersonal skills, and exemplify professionalism.
  • You have 2+ years in a fine dining environment, with solid experience managing sections and suggesting wine pairings.
  • You work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, and have strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • You are available to work on weekends.
  • Ideally, you have experience managing a team.

Your duties will include:

  • Helping to lead and inspire the FOH team, fostering a great working environment.
  • Assisting in overseeing daily restaurant operations, to ensure the smooth functioning of the venue, including staffing, reservations, and inventory management.
  • Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service and coordination between food and beverage.
  • Manage, curate and develop our award-winning wine list, alongside the Restaurant Manager.
  • Being the face of the venue when the Restaurant Manager isn't on shift, leading the team and setting the standards.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant working environment.
  • Monitor venue ambiance and overall guest satisfaction – ultimately ensuring our guests receive an unparalleled dining experience.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and generous tips.
  • A positive, supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The opportunity to work with an award-winning wine list.
  • Daily staff meals.
  • Staff discounts.
  • Opportunity for further development: training on the job, learning everything you need to know about how to run a restaurant.
  • We will also gladly consider a part-time work arrangement

Please only apply if you have full working rights in Australia.

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