City Wine Shop
is offering an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
Sommelier
to join our wine team.
Our wine and beverage program is at the heart of our hospitality group, supporting
City Wine Shop, The European, Melbourne Supper Club, Siglo and our newest venue, Kafeneion
.
We are looking for someone who genuinely loves wine, is approachable and personable, and is eager to develop their skills through hands-on experience and mentoring. This role is designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in wine, with the opportunity to progress into senior wine positions across our venues and broader business.
About the Position
This is a hands-on role that will initially involve working as a
FOH at City Wine Shop
, allowing you to develop a strong understanding of our service standards, food offering and customers.
From there, you will be trained across our wine program and given the opportunity to work within the wine team in a variety of capacities, including
sommelier and wine retail
.
This position would suit an experienced waiter who has mastered the fundamentals of service in a quality one-hat restaurant or wine bar, as well as a junior sommelier looking for their next opportunity and a clear pathway into a wine-focused career.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about wine and looking to build a career in the wine industry
Has a genuine appreciation for food, wine and hospitality




Has a strong eye for detail and takes pride in their work
Is committed to continually developing their skills and product knowledge
Enjoys and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
Has excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues
Holds
WSET Level 3 or CMS certification
(preferred but not essential)
Has experience with POS and inventory systems, as well as Microsoft Office
Has a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn
Is available to work flexible hours across a five-day roster
What We Offer
The chance to work with an extensive wine collection representing the great wine regions of the world, alongside a dynamic by-the-glass program
A structured wine training program, including visits to local producers and sessions with international winemakers
Ongoing opportunities to develop your wine knowledge across our restaurants, wine bars and retail businesses
Cheese training and product education with our team at Spring Street Grocer
A
five-day roster with no split shifts and two consecutive days off
Great tips and generous staff discounts on wine to support your own wine journey
Mentoring from experienced wine professionals
Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within one of Melbourne's most established and respected hospitality groups
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📌 Sommelier (Melbourne)
🏢 City Wine Shop
📍 Melbourne