Group Senior Sommelier
Bella Venezia Group | Mooloolaba
Full-time | $100,000–$105,000 + super + tips | Five-day week | No split shifts
Take a leading role across two Chef Hat restaurants and help shape more than
700 wines by the bottle, 80 wines by the glass and a growing premium sake program
.
Bella Venezia Group is seeking an accomplished
Group Senior Sommelier
to drive wine service, sales, purchasing, education and list development across
Bella Venezia
and
Fish House Steak & Grill
.
Established in ****, Bella Venezia is one of the Sunshine Coast's most recognised dining venues.
Awards and Recognition
**** World's Best Wine Lists — Best Specialist Wine List, Australasia
**** Australian Wine List of the Year — Best Wine List Queensland
Two AGFG Chef Hat restaurants
Bella Venezia's wine program has a strong focus on Italian, French, Australian and New Zealand wines. Fish House Steak & Grill offers a robust Australian, New Zealand and French focus, complemented by a carefully curated sake selection.
The Role
This is a genuine ownership role with responsibility for:
Driving premium and high-end wine sales
Delivering polished and approachable wine service
Ordering and managing wine stock across both restaurants
Providing significant input into wine-list development
Conducting supplier tastings and maintaining excellent supplier relationships
Attending wine tastings, events and industry functions
Providing regular wine education for our service teams
Maintaining cellar organisation, stock rotation and inventory control
Driving the commercial performance and continued development of both programs
About You
To be considered,



you will have:
WSET Level 3 or an equivalent recognised wine qualification
Significant sommelier experience within fine-dining environments
Demonstrated experience working in Chef Hat or Michelin-starred restaurants
Strong to advanced knowledge of French and Italian wines
Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand wines
Strong selling techniques and a proven track record in premium and high-end wine sales
Excellent food and wine pairing skills
Strong commercial awareness across purchasing, margins and stock management
Experience developing wine lists and maintaining supplier relationships
The confidence to educate and inspire front-of-house teams
Exceptional guest engagement and presentation skills
Sake knowledge will be highly regarded, although a willingness to develop this area is equally important.
What We Offer
$100,000–$105,000 per annum plus superannuation
Additional earnings through an established tipping structure
Five-day working week
Approximately 42 hours per week
No split shifts
Genuine influence over two substantial wine programs
Supplier tastings, wine events and professional development
Free staff meal allowance
Discounted wine offering for Sommeliers
50% off when dining across the group
Career development within an established and growing hospitality group
We are looking for a commercially minded wine professional who combines deep knowledge with genuine hospitality and the ability to make premium wine engaging and approachable.
Please apply with your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience, qualifications and track record in premium wine sales.

📌 Group Senior Sommelier (Queensland)
🏢 Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar
📍 Queensland