The Company

This leading hospitality group has been a cornerstone of fine dining on the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years, with a reputation built on exceptional food, genuine hospitality and an outstanding commitment to quality. With two premium venues, the group showcases some of the finest local and international produce, complemented by highly regarded wine programs and exceptional guest experiences.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sommelier to step into a senior leadership position and take ownership of the wine direction across both venues. Working closely with the owners and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in continuing to develop a wine offering that matches the quality and reputation of the group. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable engaging with guests on the floor, leading and developing a team, managing cellar operations and working strategically with the owners to continually evolve the wine programs. You will take ownership of the group's wine offering, ensuring consistency, quality and commercial performance across both venues while maintaining a strong focus on exceptional guest experiences.

Your Responsibilities

- Oversee the wine program across both venues, including wine selection, purchasing, pricing and stock management
- Maintain and develop an exceptional wine list featuring local, Australian and international wines
- Manage cellar operations, stocktakes, inventory control and wine cost management
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, winemakers and industry partners
- Train, mentor and develop FOH teams to build strong wine knowledge and service standards
- Provide engaging and knowledgeable wine service to guests
- Work closely with the owners and management teams on wine strategy, promotions and new opportunities
- Monitor wine sales,



margins and performance to maximise the commercial return of the program
- Assist with wine events, tastings, special occasions and private functions
- Lead by example and contribute to the overall service and operational standards of both venues

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will bring:

- Proven experience as a Sommelier within fine dining or premium hospitality environments
- Strong knowledge of Australian and international wines, regions and varietals
- Formal wine qualifications such as WSET or CMS will be highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience managing a wine list, cellar and supplier relationships
- Strong commercial understanding of wine costings, margins and stock control
- A genuine passion for wine, food and exceptional hospitality
- Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
- A confident leadership style with the ability to train and develop a team
- The ability to work across two venues and maintain consistently high standards
- RSA and relevant hospitality qualifications

Benefits & Culture

Join a respected Sunshine Coast hospitality group with more than two decades of experience and a genuine commitment to quality. This is an chance to take ownership of two established wine programs, work closely with passionate owners and have a genuine influence on the future direction of the business.

- Attractive salary package up to $100K + super + tips, depending on experience
- Senior group-level position overseeing two premium venues
- Genuine ownership and influence over the wine programs




- Opportunity to build supplier relationships and shape future wine offerings
- Work alongside experienced hospitality operators and passionate teams
- Sunshine Coast lifestyle and premium dining environment
- Long-term career opportunity within an established and growing hospitality group
- Supportive, collaborative and quality-focused culture

If you are passionate about wine, exceptional hospitality and want the opportunity to shape the wine experience across two of the Sunshine Coast's leading dining venues, we would love to hear from you.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Redhead on [email protected]

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Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the near future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job!

Or just looking around?

We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us.

Also, the majority of positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities.

Did you know?

Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all of our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all of our available positions and apply for any roles of interest.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au

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🏢 Frontline Hospitality QLD
📍 Queensland