Bottega Coco, Cardea, & Boutique Bottle Shop

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Head Sommelier to lead the wine program across three distinct venues in Barangaroo:

🍷 Bottega Coco – A refined Italian-inspired restaurant where timeless hospitality meets a contemporary dining experience. Offering a curated selection of fine wines to complement its Mediterranean cuisine, Bottega Coco is a destination for discerning palates.

🍸 Cardea – An intimate, old-world speakeasy bar, known for its luxurious velvet interiors, globally inspired cocktails, and exquisite wine selection. With a focus on rare and premium labels, Cardea offers guests a sensory journey through taste, storytelling, and live entertainment​

🏪 Boutique Bottle Shop – A thoughtfully curated selection of fine wines, spirits, and boutique labels catering to Barangaroo’s lovers of quality and craftsmanship.

The Role

As Head Sommelier, your primary focus will be customer service on the floor, ensuring every guest has an exceptional and engaging wine experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Personally guiding guests through wine selections, pairings, and recommendations to elevate their dining experience.
• Leading wine service at the restaurant and bar, ensuring the highest standards of hospitality.
• Training and mentoring staff to enhance wine knowledge and service skills.
• Overseeing wine procurement, storage, and lists across all three venues.
• Hosting wine tastings, pairing events, and masterclasses.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and distributors.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:
✅ Exceptional front-of-house presence – engaging, charismatic, and passionate about hospitality.
✅ Proven experience as a Sommelier in a high-end restaurant, bar, or wine-focused venue.
✅ Strong knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, and pairings.
✅ Leadership and training abilities to mentor and inspire the team.
✅ A guest-first mindset, ensuring each visit is a memorable one.
✅ WSET Level 3 or equivalent qualification preferred.

What We Offer

-A hands-on role in one of Sydney’s most vibrant dining precincts.
-The opportunity to shape the wine culture across three dynamic venues.
-Competitive salary .

If you are a wine expert with a passion for guest experience and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you!