Fine Dining Sommelier / Assistant Sommelier / Section Waiter

About the role

A prestigious fine-dining Michelin-level restaurant and winery in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria is seeking an experienced Sommelier, Assistant Sommelier or Section Waiter. The role blends sommelier and section waiting duties and is offered as a permanent or casual full-time position, with pay up to $40 per hour depending on experience. It is open to sponsorship.

Key responsibilities

• Provide attentive, smoothly paced table service at fine-dining standards.
• Engage guests with the wine list and offer expert pairing suggestions.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to maintain service quality across allocated sections.
• Take part in regular briefings, tastings and ongoing training.
• Perform duties flexibly, focusing on section waiting, sommelier responsibilities or a mix of both.

Required profile

• Proven experience in high-end hospitality, ideally in premium-rated venues.
• Sommelier expertise or strong wine knowledge alongside polished service ability.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, professional manner with guests.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including weekends, especially during busy periods.
• Full Australian work rights; the employer does not sponsor but can work with working holiday visas for the casual role.

Required skills

• Relevant hospitality certifications such as RSA.
• Wine education certifications are advantageous.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate reflecting experience.
• Staff discounts on food and wine plus tipping.
• Support for wine studies and career mentoring.
• Exposure to high-calibre wine selections and fine-dining service standards.