Head Sommelier | Grill Americano

About Grill Americano:
Nothing says “Melbourne” more than the blending of cultures and cuisines that seems just right. Enter Grill Americano, an Italian restaurant built around fire, with the finest Australian meat and seafood, laced in nostalgia with classic, tableside service. 
  
About Lucas Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, GoGo Bar, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a Head Sommelier to join our team. Deliver exceptional wine experience. You will have an unwavering passion and appreciation of wine. This is a hands-on role with focus on service delivery, upkeep, and maintenance of the wine cellar.
 
Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience as Head Sommelier or Assistant Head Sommelier
• Extensive knowledge of wine, new and old world
• Passion for the wine industry
• Strong understanding of management practices
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets
• Exceptional service skills and guest focused
• Experience with stock control and inventory management is advantageous
• Must be up-to-date with industry trends
• Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Full time availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• WSET certification or similar is highly regarded
• Victorian RSA certificate

Working with Lucas Restaurants:
We exist to see our team succeed. Ongoing training, continuous development, and opportunities for growth; these are the elements we focus on providing each and every individual in our ever-growing team. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it Lucas Hospitality.
 
Interested?
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV and cover letter. For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Restaurants, visit www.lucascareers.online.
 
Lucas Restaurants is a company that values its people. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues and development opportunities to support and grow your career.
 
Make Lucas Restaurants your next career move.