Full-time | $100,000–$110,000 + 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 1983, Bella Venezia is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognised dining venues.

Group Sommelier

Bella Venezia Group | Mooloolaba

Full-time | $100,000–$110,000 + 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 1983, Bella Venezia is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognised dining venues.

Awards and Recognition

- 2026 World’s Best Wine Lists — Best Specialist Wine List, Australasia
- 2022 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 strong Australian, Current 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
- Robust 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–$110,000 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 skilled who combines deep knowledge with genuine hospitality and the ability to make premium wine engaging and approachable.

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📌 Senior Sommelier (Sunshine Coast Regional)
🏢 Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar
📍 Sunshine Coast Regional