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Sommelier | Kisume

Start: ASAP Where: Melbourne, VIC Type: Full time Pay: Competitive pay

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About Kisumé:
Kisumé has redefined Japanese cuisine as we know it. Having won major awards as well as  being listed “Hottest Restaurant” by John Lethlean, food critic for The Australian, in his yearly Hot 50. With a Top floor dedicated to Private Dining & Events, a Ground floor sushi bar and Basement restaurant space, Kisumé is a sophisticated and cool, dynamic dining experience.

Working with LUCAS Restaurants:
People are at the core of our success and our culture goes beyond our workplace. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy free crew meals, a 50% discount across our venues, retail and wellbeing benefits and development opportunities to support and grow your career. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it LUCAS Hospitality.
 
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for the industry’s finest Sommelier to deliver a best-in-class 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.
 


RECOMMENDED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Bartender
Sommelier
Bar Supervisor
Waitstaff
Waitstaff (Fine Dining)

Please note: You should have a minimum up to 1 year previous experience in the above or similar roles.


REQUIREMENTS

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Sommelier in a premium restaurant preferred
  • Passion for the wine industry
  • Extensive knowledge of wine, new and old world
  • 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
  • Must have RSA certificate


Interview required

Induction/onboarding required prior to starting role