Head Sommelier

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Coburg has changed a lot. But what hasn’t changed is its openness to people of all kinds. At Olivine, you step outside of time, away from the commotion of the world. With a wine list curated by Liinaa Berry, Olivine will join the inner North’s emerging food and wine scene. Start date as soon as possible.

About the Role:

Olivine is a wine bar like no other, set in the original cells. We are currently seeking a dynamic Head Sommelier to support the Bar Manager and team in this venue.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in the hospitality industry
• Passion for the wine industry
• In-depth knowledge of wine and spirits
• Basic skills in supplying, dispensing, and mixing liquor
• Exceptional service skills and guest-focused
• Adaptable and able to perform in high-pressured service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships and being a part of a high-performing team
• Organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Available and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• WSET qualifications are advantageous
• Must possess a valid Victorian RSA certificate

What’s in it for you:

You will have access to WSET courses, funded by us. You will have strong exposure to local and international wines, as well as iconic brands with regular wine trips to wineries. You will have a clear pathway for the right candidate to become a Sommelier within 1 year. You will have regular tastings and wine training, along with plenty of networking opportunities with iconic wine personalities, including winemakers and wine experts over wine dinners.

Who we are:

This venue forms part of a larger hospitality development on the original Pentridge site managed by TFE Hotels. The other parts of the development include The Interlude (5 star boutique hotel), Chapter Place (conferencing and events), Olivine (wine bar), and the Adina Apartment tower.

Headquartered in Sydney, TFE Hotels is Australia’s international hotel company and the only Australian-based hotel group with in-house end-to-end development solutions.

We are hoteliers at heart, and we thrive on making our hotels feel like a home away from home. We are ‘people’ people. We develop and nurture talent and go out of our way to foster team spirit. After all, when our team love what they do, we know you’ll love what they do.

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