Merivale

Head Sommelier | Felix

Merivale  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

The Venue

Located in the centre of Sydney, tucked away in Ash Street, you'll feel like you've stumbled into a little cobble-stone back street of des Champs- Élysées, Paris. Every detail of Felix has been considered - from the imported French chandeliers, to parisian subway tiles and the beautiful pewter bar. Our ambiance is matched by attentive service and classic French fare, delivered with precision.

Head Chef has created a produce-driven menu of divine food; think chicken liver pâté, gruyère soufflé and steak frites. The seafood bar is a sight to behold- piled with prawns, oysters, lobsters and Moreton Bay bugs.

The extensive wine list is perfectly matched with the food with 1500+ labels to choose from.

With a terrific mix of new and old world wine from premium to super premium, there is always something interesting to try.

The Role

In this role you’ll be given the opportunity to use your creativity, introduce new and unique offerings to the wine list and take charge of the wine program for one of Merivale’s most treasured venues.

Working closely and mentored by Master Sommelier Franck Moreau MS, Group Beverage Manager and Dorianne Neimard, Head of Wine.

You will inspire, lead, and mentor a team of over 4 high performing Sommeliers.

Collaborate with the Restaurant Management team delivering exceptional guest service we well as driving revenue and cost results.

This is a critical role with Merivale’s sommelier group, you’ll set the standard for world-class service and share your wine knowledge with esteemed guests to ensure their experience at Felix is one they’ll never forget.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • previous Head Sommelier experience within a similar high-end restaurant environment.
  • enjoy working with extensive wine lists.
  • be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of developing and mentoring the other Sommeliers within your team.
  • have a thirst for knowledge and growth.
  • a passion for providing the customer with an outstanding experience.

The Reward

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
  • Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
  • Career and development opportunities, learning from the best.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Referral Program.
Merivale

About Merivale

At Merivale, we aim to bring a little magic into the everyday. We are driven to deliver unique and memorable experiences to every person who steps into one of our venues.

Owned and run by the Hemmes family for over 60 years, Merivale began as an iconic fashion house started by John and Merivale Hemmes. Merivale’s fashionable beginnings were soon followed by a venture into hospitality, opening a Thai tea café within their Sydney CBD fashion building in 1970. From here, Merivale’s hospitality roots were firmly planted.

Merivale is now led by CEO Justin Hemmes, whose creativity and knack for pushing the boundaries has made Merivale what it is today. Hemmes has become a pioneer within the Australian hospitality industry, growing the ever-expanding Merivale portfolio to over 90 brands and venues.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
1956
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