Nestled in the heart of historic Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, The Queenscliff Hotel combines rich heritage with contemporary coastal luxury. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Queenscliff offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, stunning beaches, and a thriving food and wine region. We are dedicated to delivering world-class dining experiences and exceptional hospitality.

Our highly regarded fine dining restaurants serve a seasonal menu built on Bellarine produce, matched by a curated list of local, regional and international wines and a working cellar.

We are seeking passionate, highly skilled professionals to join our front-of-house team in two key full-time positions:

- Sommelier
- Head Waiter

We're looking for people who bring depth and experience. That means exemplary service: reading a table, anticipating what our guests need, and telling the story of our food, our wine and our region with confidence.

We are recruiting for two permanent, full-time front-of-house positions. Both offer 38 hours per week plus reasonable additional hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays on a roster.

SOMMELIER

Key duties (Sommelier)

- Manage and develop the wine and beverage list, including stock selection, ordering and cellar management
- Recommend wines and beverages to go with menu items and guest preferences, including degustation pairings
- Present, open, decant and serve wine and other beverages to formal service standards
- Greet guests, present menus and beverage lists, and take food and beverage orders
- Pass orders to kitchen and bar staff, and serve food and beverages




- Set and arrange tables, clear tables, and refill and replace glassware
- Process payments using the POS system
- Train front-of-house staff in wine knowledge and beverage service

Skills and experience (Sommelier)

- At least 2 years' relevant experience as a sommelier, assistant sommelier, wine waiter or in a similar role in a premium or two hatted/Michelin-rated fine dining restaurant or comparable venue OR a Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House) or equivalent, plus at least 12 months' relevant work experience
- Advanced knowledge of Australian and international wines, grape varieties, regions and food and wine matching
- Experience with cellar management and stock control
- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate valid in Victoria, or willing to get one before starting

HEAD WAITER

Key duties (Head Waiter)

- Lead formal table service on the fine dining restaurant floor during service periods
- Take reservations, greet and seat guests, and present menus and beverage lists
- Recommend dishes and wines to complement guests' meals
- Take orders, pass them to kitchen and bar staff, and coordinate the timing of courses




- Serve food and beverages to silver service and formal service standards, including opening and pouring beverages
- Set and arrange tables, clear tables, and return dishes and cutlery to the kitchen
- Process payments using the POS system and cash register
- Coach and support junior waiting staff during service

Skills and experience (Head Waiter)

- At least 2 years' relevant experience as a waiter in formal or fine dining service, preferably in a premium or hatted/Michelin-rated fine dining restaurant OR a Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House) or equivalent, plus at least 12 months' relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge of fine dining service standards and sequence of service
- Good working knowledge of wine and food matching
- Current RSA certificate valid in Victoria, or willing to get one before starting

What We Offer

- A permanent, full-time role with the salary stated above, depending on work experience , paid above with the Restaurant Industry Award
- Working with high-quality local Bellarine produce and a strong wine program
- Career development in a respected regional fine dining venue
- A coastal lifestyle in a historic seaside town

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Do you have serving experience within a fine dining restaurant?
- What is your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Experience:

- Hospitality: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sommelier & Head Waiter (Queenscliff)
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