Sommelier - Rick Shores

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 environment

WSET Level 2 or 3 qualifications (highly regarded)

A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate

Strong 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

Benefits

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.

Apply with your resume and cover letter today.