Rick Shores is one special dining venue. Located on the beach Burleigh Heads Queensland, Rick Shores offers a relaxed setting delivering high-end Pan Asian cuisine and an elevated dining experience.

About the Role

As Sommelier, you will play a key role in curating and delivering our beverage program while enhancing the guest experience through expert wine knowledge, service, and hospitality leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Curate and manage the venue's wine program in collaboration with Venue Management and Group Beverage leadership
Develop and maintain a balanced wine list featuring directly sourced, boutique, eclectic, progressive, classic domestic and international producers
Train and mentor front-of-house staff on wine styles, flavour profiles, and food pairing recommendations
Lead wine service on the restaurant floor, ensuring correct presentation and proactive upselling to maximise profitability
Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to design complementary food and wine pairings
Organise and manage wine stock efficiently, ensuring systems are easy for all staff to follow
Assist with ordering in line with budgetary parameters and financial guidelines




Support the Management Team in upholding company service standards and guest experience expectations

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you must meet one of the following requirements:

A Diploma qualification relevant to hospitality plus at least one year of full-time relevant work experience, or
At least three years of full-time relevant work experience in lieu of formal qualifications
In addition, you will have:

Previous experience as a Sommelier or Wine Waiter in a high-quality restaurant workplace
WSET Level 2 or 3 qualifications (highly regarded)
A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate
Solid knowledge of domestic and international wines with the ability to pair wine and food creatively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for customer service

Perks

Competitive salary package $80,000 to $85,000 per annum plus superannuation
Employee discount
Ongoing training and professional development

If you are a dedicated Sommelier looking to bring your expertise to one of Queensland's most respected dining destinations, we would love to hear from you.

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