Sommeliers | Noẽma - New Greek Restaurant

LUCAS Restaurants · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
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Sommeliers | Noẽma - New Greek Restaurant

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~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join the opening team of Noẽma, a new contemporary Mediterranean restaurant in Melbourne.
  • Focus on exceptional wine service, cellar management, and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • Work alongside industry leaders to develop your wine knowledge and career.

Casual or full time positions available Mentored by Loïc Avril & Yuki Hirose ASAP Start Available ONE OF MELBOURNE’S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANTS IS COMING THIS NOVEMBER.

About Noẽma 

Noẽma is the latest concept from Lucas Collective, bringing a fresh take on contemporary Mediterranean dining to Melbourne’s CBD. Inspired by modern Greek cuisine, the menu will celebrate exceptional produce, bold flavours and the theatre of Josper-grilled cooking, all within a striking new venue spanning a main dining room, intimate basement and private dining spaces.

Noẽma is a restaurant being created from the ground up, and this is a rare opportunity to join from the very beginning - helping shape the team, culture and guest experience that will define Noẽma from day one.
About Lucas Collective
Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.  .
  
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for passionate Sommeliers to join Noẽma’s opening team. This hands-on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.

You’ll work alongside Loïc Avril and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective’s wine programs across the group.
Grow your wine knowledge, develop your career and help shape Noẽma’s wine experience from day one.

*Full time and casual opportunities available

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a Sommelier or Junior Sommelier in a quality or premium dining environment
  • Genuine passion for wine and hospitality
  • Exceptional guest service and wine presentation skills
  • Strong communication, organisation and time management
  • Knowledge of cellar, stock and inventory management
  • Keeps up to date with wine and industry trends
  • Adaptable and confident in high-pressure service
  • Ability to build strong relationships with guests and team members
  • WSET or similar qualification highly regarded
  • Victorian RSA certificate
  • Full-time availability, including weekends, public holidays and opening/closing shifts

Why Lucas Collective?
For more than 30 years, Lucas Collective has played a significant role in shaping Australia’s hospitality landscape, developing restaurants that challenge convention, establish new benchmarks and become destinations in their own right. Our venues have earned top Australian hospitality awards, including Maison Bâtard being named Australia’s Best New Restaurant in 2025, along with international recognition for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.

  • Genuine career progression across our growing collection of venues
  • Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
  • Lucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs
  • Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
  • Generous dining discounts across our venues
  • A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV.

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Skills

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AdaptableCellar managementExcellent communication skillsGuest serviceKnowledge of wine industry trendsOrganisationRelationship buildingTime managementVictorian rsa certificateWine presentationWine serviceWset or similar qualification

Licenses & certifications

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Victorian rsa certificateWset or similar qualification

Perks & benefits

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Generous dining discounts across our venuesIndustry-leading training and development programsOpportunities to learn from award-winning hospitality leaders

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