About the Venue:
Located on the Brighton-Le-Sands waterfront, just 25 minutes from Sydney CBD, The Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection is one of Sydney's newest premium hospitality destinations.

Home to a five-star hotel and an exciting collection of dining and events experiences, the Brighton precinct is undergoing an exciting transformation and is becoming one of Sydney's most distinctive food, beverage and hospitality destinations.

The precinct is home to Ammos, our premium Greek restaurant, and Le Grand, an exciting new premium fine dining steakhouse opening soon. With approximately 170 seats, a dedicated private dining room, a striking glass-fronted wine cellar, a stellar wine list and a sophisticated dining environment, Le Grand will be a standout addition to the Southern Sydney dining scene.

About the Role:
We are seeking a full-time Sommelier to join the beverage team across Le Grand and Ammos.

With Le Grand preparing to open, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing the wine service, cellar standards and guest experience of a new premium fine dining destination, while also supporting the established wine program at Ammos, our premium Greek restaurant.

This is a hands-on role combining exceptional floor service with wine program support, cellar management, ordering, staff training and mentoring. You will work closely with the restaurant management, kitchen and broader hospitality teams to ensure our wine offering is delivered with knowledge, confidence and genuine hospitality.

The role will suit a Sommelier who is passionate about wine, enjoys working in premium dining environments and wants to take an active role in developing their career within the wine industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver exceptional wine and beverage service across Le Grand and Ammos

- Help establish and maintain the wine program and cellar standards at Le Grand

- Assist with wine selection, purchasing, ordering and stock management

- Maintain accurate cellar and floor stock levels and ensure wines are stored and presented appropriately





- Provide knowledgeable and engaging wine recommendations tailored to individual guest preferences and dining experiences

- Work closely with the kitchen and restaurant teams to develop and deliver thoughtful wine pairings

- Assist with wine list development and ongoing review of the beverage offering

- Train, mentor and develop front-of-house teams in wine knowledge and service standards

- Maintain strong knowledge of wines, regions, producers, vintages and current beverage trends

- Support management with beverage operations and identify opportunities to improve guest experience and commercial performance

- Assist with wine tastings, supplier meetings and other beverage-related initiatives

- Maintain exceptional presentation, service and hospitality standards at all times

About You:

- Previous experience as a Sommelier within a premium restaurant, fine dining venue or luxury hotel environment

- Strong wine knowledge and a genuine passion for the wine industry

- Previous experience with wine service, cellar management, ordering and wine list development

- Confident providing personalised wine recommendations and delivering engaging tableside service

- Passionate about training and mentoring teams to develop their wine knowledge and service skills

- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

- Professional, personable and confident when engaging with guests

- A genuine interest in premium food, wine and hospitality

- Court of Master Sommeliers qualification (Introductory or Certified) is highly regarded but not essential

- Full Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available for this role)

- Adaptable availability across a 7-day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required





Benefits:

- Work across two distinctive premium - fine dining restaurants

- Work alongside an Advanced Court of Master Sommeliers, with access to guidance and mentorship for future sommelier examinations and career development

- Access to incredible wines, supplier relationships and premium dining experiences

- Career progression opportunities across 45+ Oscars Group venues

- Employee Assistance Program

- Reward and recognition initiatives

- Staff discounts across Oscars Group food, beverage and accommodation venues

- Free onsite staff parking

What You Will Get:

- The opportunity to help establish the wine program of a new premium fine dining restaurant from day one

- Exposure to two distinctive premium dining concepts

- The opportunity to work closely with experienced hospitality and wine professionals

- Genuine mentorship and support for continued development within the wine industry

- A role where your wine knowledge, creativity and recommendations can directly shape the guest experience

- The opportunity to build long-term relationships with guests, suppliers and industry partners

About Us:

Oscars Group is a passionate, creative and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986 with the acquisition of a single pub in Sydney's Inner West.

Today, Oscars Group is one of Australia's largest privately owned hospitality groups, featuring an ever-expanding portfolio of 45+ assets across NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

The Group operates across accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and commercial and residential developments.

We are committed to creating environments where our people can grow, develop and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

If you're passionate about wine, thrive in premium dining environments and want the opportunity to help shape the wine experience of an exciting new restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and Join the Fun with Oscars Group!

📌 Sommelier (Full Time) (Sydney)
🏢 Oscars Group
📍 Sydney