The City Wine shop is offering an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced wine retail assistant or sommelier to join our wine team. This is a perfect role for someone who loves wine, is approachable, friendly and looking to be mentored in developing your palate and wine knowledge.  

Ideally you will have 2-3 years of experience in a fast paced wine retail and/or wine bar environment or you are a sommelier looking at moving from a more formal restaurant environment. 

• Hands-on role
• Advising retail and dine in customers on wine, spirit & beer selections 
• Merchandising and stocking the wine wall and display fridges
• High level of customer interaction of selling and serving guests in the venue by pouring wine and serving food as required
• Support the retail sales manager & principle wine buyer
• Fulfill customer retail orders
• Work with the cellar team on receiving, storage & allocation of stock
• Assist in briefing staff on wine products & list changes
• Co-ordinate deliveries & booking couriers
• Attend supplier tastings and trade tastings

A bit about what we can offer:

• Opportunity to work with an extensive wine wall built from the great regions of the world and a dynamic by the glass offering
• Access to our wine training program, often including visiting local producers and training sessions with international winemakers as well as in house WSET Level 2 & 3 courses
• Cheese training from our staff at the Spring Street Grocer
• 5 day roster with no split shifts and 2 straight days off  
• Great tips and great staff discounts on wine to help with your wine journey
• Opportunities for career growth in one of Melbourne's most established restaurant groups

• Have a passion and appreciation for food & wine
• Have an eye for detail and enjoy doing things the right way
• An ongoing commitment to improving your skills and product knowledge
• Enjoy and thrive working in a busy environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with our customers and work colleagues 
• Hold a WSET 3 certification or Court of Master Sommeliers Certified level which is preferred but not essential 
• Experience with working with a POS and Inventory system and also MS Office Suite
• Have a strong work ethic with a get up and go attitude
• Able to work flexible hours including one weekend day