Assistant Head Sommelier | Mr Wong

The Venue

Mr. Wong does Cantonese-style food in a larger-than-life way. Spread over two levels of the establishment building and serving up a selection of up to 80 dishes, it’s a big affair. Yet somehow the restaurant still manages to feel intimate, with nooks for two, dim lighting and moody jazz.

At night, executive chef Dan Hong’s roast duck and XO pippies rule, but lunch is all about Michael Luo’s exquisitely fashioned, best-in-show dim sum.

The venue also houses one of Australia’s most respected and extensive beverage lists including a wine list comprising of 1200+ labels.

Without any expense spared on the beverage offer and working with a high performing team at Mr Wong this is a truly career defining position.

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 with the Head Sommelier, Restaurant Management and broader group Sommelier team, you’ll lead and inspire our floor staff and play a key role in ensuring the delivery of 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 Mr Wong is one they’ll never forget.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Previous Sommelier experience within a similar high-end restaurant environment
• Enjoy working with extensive wine lists.
• Be an inspirational team 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.

This is truly a unique opportunity for passionate Sommelier’s who are wishing to broaden their knowledge of not only wines, but systems and service styles as well.

The Reward

• 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