Job Description

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Wine & Larder is an independent neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant in Ashgrove. We're looking for an enthusiastic sommelier who loves discovering great wines, enjoys the buzz of service and wants to help shape what comes next.

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You'll develop our wine list alongside the owner, introduce guests to their next favourite bottle and work with the chef on pairings that bring the food and wine together.

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This is a hands-on role with room for your ideas. Whether you're an experienced sommelier or a knowledgeable wine waiter ready to step up, it's an opportunity to take ownership, develop your skills and build relationships with our guests and suppliers.

Key responsibilities n

Develop and maintain a thoughtful wine list, balancing quality, variety and value

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Select wines and manage supplier relationships, ordering and stock within an agreed budget

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Maintain wine costings, pricing and margins

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Lead wine service and recommend bottles and food pairings to suit each guest’s tastes and budget

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Look after wine storage, serving temperatures and opened bottles, keeping wastage under control

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Share wine knowledge with the team through tastings and service briefings

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Work closely with the kitchen and floor team during service

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Welcoming guests, taking orders, serving tables and processing payments

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Supervise the front of house team during shifts

About you n

You care about what goes into every glass, bring a positive attitude and enjoy working with a small team. You're organised, curious and able to stay focused when service gets busy.

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Robust knowledge of Australian and international wines

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Practical restaurant and wine-service experience

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Confident recommending wines, explaining styles and suggesting food pairings

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Experience managing a wine list, or the skills and readiness to take that next step

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An understanding of stock control, ordering and wine costings

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WSET Level 3 in Wines or a comparable wine qualification preferred

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Current RSA certification accepted in Queensland

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Available to work Wednesday-Saturday

Four-day working week n

Wednesday to Saturday

Room to be creative n

shape the wine list, discover producers and develop seasonal selections

A chance to lead n

take ownership of wine service and help build the team's wine knowledge

Work directly with the owner and chef n

share ideas and help shape the food and wine offering

Small, social team n

a friendly crew, team catch-ups and staffies after service

Relaxed atmosphere n

a casual neighbourhood venue where good wine, good food and warm hospitality matter

Build connections n

develop relationships with suppliers and get to know the regulars who return for your recommendations

Full-time employment n

38 ordinary paid hours, with paid annual and personal/carer's leave

Paid time for the whole job n

wine-list development, ordering, costings, agreed supplier tastings and closing duties included in working hours

Super and applicable extras n

12% super, plus applicable penalties, overtime and allowances

About us n

Wine & Larder is a neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant in Ashgrove. We're a small team who care about what we serve and want people to enjoy being here.

Timeframe n

Start date in the next 1-3 weeks.

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📌 Sommelier / FOH Supervisor (Queensland)
🏢 Wine and Larder
📍 Queensland