Bringing Wine to Life at Wishbone – Melbourne VIC

About the Wishbone

Opening this November, Wishbone is the newest concept from acclaimed restaurateur Chris Lucas and the team behind some of Australia’s most iconic dining destinations. Inspired by the vibrant energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners, Wishbone brings a bold and modern dining experience to Melbourne’s CBD. With a focus on flavour-driven dishes, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality, the venue offers a fresh take on casual dining in a lively and contemporary setting.

About Lucas Collective

Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Assistant Head Sommelier to join our opening team at Wishbone. Deliver exceptional 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. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a recent venue and help shape the guest experience from day one.

The Ideal Candidate

- Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier




- Extensive knowledge of wine, new and old world
- Passion for the wine industry
- Strong understanding of management practices
- Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets
- 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
- Victorian RSA certificate

Working with Lucas Collective

We exist to see our team succeed. Ongoing training, continuous development, and opportunities for growth; these are the elements we focus on providing each and every individual in our ever-growing team. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it Lucas Collective.

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📌 Assistant Head Sommelier (Melbourne)
🏢 Bringing Wine to Life at Wishbone
📍 Melbourne