At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide guests through our wines and create memorable dining experiences.
- Company: Join the family-owned Sir Paz Estate in the stunning Yarra Valley.
- Benefits: Daytime shifts only, with optional Friday work and beautiful vineyard views.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow your wine knowledge and be an ambassador for our estate.
- Why this job: Share your passion for wine and engage with guests in a vibrant setting.
- Qualifications: Previous sommelier experience and a love for wine and hospitality.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Sir Paz Estate is looking for an experienced and passionate Sommelier to join our team at our Cellar Door Restaurant in the beautiful Yarra Valley. This is a daytime-only weekend position, working Saturdays and Sundays, with optional Friday daytime shifts available. No evening shifts are required. Set amongst the vines with sweeping views across the Yarra Valley, Sir Paz Estate brings together award-winning estate-grown wines, Mediterranean-inspired dining and warm hospitality. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for wine and can bring the Sir Paz story to life for every guest who visits the Estate.
About the role
As our Sommelier, you will play an important role in creating an exceptional wine and dining experience, working closely with our restaurant and cellar door team to guide guests through our wines, vintages and the heritage of Sir Paz Estate. You will engage directly with guests, provide thoughtful wine recommendations, conduct tastings and help showcase our current releases, back vintages and Wine Club offering.
Key responsibilities
- Guide guests through our wines, vintages and the heritage of Sir Paz Estate
- Engage directly with guests and provide thoughtful wine recommendations
- Conduct tastings and help showcase our current releases, back vintages and Wine Club offering
- Work closely with our restaurant, kitchen and cellar door teams
About you
- Previous sommelier or strong wine service experience within a restaurant, winery or cellar door environment
- A strong understanding of wine, with knowledge of Yarra Valley and Australian wines highly regarded
- WSET or equivalent wine qualifications are preferred but not essential for the right candidate
- A passion for wine, food and creating memorable guest experiences
- Confident and engaging, with the ability to share wine knowledge in a warm and approachable way
- A strong team player who works closely with our restaurant, kitchen and cellar door teams
- A desire to continue developing your wine knowledge and become an important ambassador for Sir Paz Estate
About us
Sir Paz Estate is a family-owned Yarra Valley estate with a strong focus on quality, hospitality and showcasing the wines grown and produced exclusively from our vineyard. Set amongst the vines with sweeping views across the Yarra Valley, Sir Paz Estate brings together award-winning estate-grown wines, Mediterranean-inspired dining and inviting hospitality.
Sommelier – Yarra Valley in Seville employer: Sir Paz Estate
At Sir Paz Estate, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the stunning Yarra Valley. Our daytime-only shifts allow for a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to quality and hospitality fosters a warm and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and a passion for wine, we provide our team members with the chance to deepen their knowledge and become ambassadors for our estate's rich heritage.
