Job Description
Full-time | $100,000–$110,000 + super + tips | Five-day week | No split shifts
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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.
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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.
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Established in ****, Bella Venezia is one of the Sunshine Coast's most recognised dining venues.
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Group Sommelier
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Bella Venezia Group | Mooloolaba
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Full-time | $100,000–$110,000 + super + tips | Five-day week | No split shifts
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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.
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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.
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Established in ****, Bella Venezia is one of the Sunshine Coast's most recognised dining venues.
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Awards and Recognition
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**** World's Best Wine Lists — Best Specialist Wine List, Australasia
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**** Australian Wine List of the Year — Best Wine List Queensland
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Two AGFG Chef Hat restaurants
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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.
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The Role
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This is a genuine ownership role with responsibility for:
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Driving premium and high-end wine sales
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Delivering polished and approachable wine service
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Ordering and managing wine stock across both restaurants
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Providing significant input into wine-list development
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Conducting supplier tastings and maintaining excellent supplier relationships
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Attending wine tastings, events and industry functions
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Providing regular wine education for our service teams
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Maintaining cellar organisation, stock rotation and inventory control
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Driving the commercial performance and continued development of both programs
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About You
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To be considered, you will have:
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WSET Level 3 or an equivalent recognised wine qualification
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Significant sommelier experience within fine-dining environments
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Demonstrated experience working in Chef Hat or Michelin-starred restaurants
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Strong to advanced knowledge of French and Italian wines
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Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand wines
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Strong selling techniques and a proven track record in premium and high-end wine sales
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Excellent food and wine pairing skills
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Strong commercial awareness across purchasing, margins and stock management
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Experience developing wine lists and maintaining supplier relationships
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The confidence to educate and inspire front-of-house teams
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Exceptional guest engagement and presentation skills
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Sake knowledge will be highly regarded, although a willingness to develop this area is equally important.
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What We Offer
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$100,000–$110,000 per annum plus superannuation
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Additional earnings through an established tipping structure
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Five-day working week
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Approximately 42 hours per week
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No split shifts
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Genuine influence over two substantial wine programs
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Supplier tastings, wine events and professional development
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Free staff meal allowance
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Discounted wine offering for Sommeliers
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50% off when dining across the group
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Career development within an established and growing hospitality group
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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.
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📌 Senior Sommelier (Queensland)
🏢 Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar
📍 Queensland