The Company

A sleek Japanese-style bar and dining space located in Brisbane's CBD, offering an ultra-intimate experience with seating focused around a curved counter. The design draws inspiration from high-end Ginza cocktail dens, featuring deep indigo tones, timber finishes and low lighting for a refined, minimalist atmosphere. The venue specializes in precision-crafted cocktails, premium Japanese spirits, and elevated small plates showcasing seasonal ingredients. It caters to a mature clientele seeking exclusivity, craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service in a quietly luxurious setting

The Role

The Head Sommelier/Floor Manager is the heartbeat of the venue - storyteller, curator of fine wines, and driver of operational excellence. Working alongside the Head Chef and Operations Manager, you will lead daily service, uphold beverage performance, and ensure every element aligns culturally with the venue's vision. You'll be instrumental in launching and executing the new restaurant experience, overseeing a refined and financially disciplined beverage program. You'll design and deliver training that empowers the team while reinforcing the venue's ethos. Beyond service, you'll also play a key role in marketing and storytelling, collaborating closely with the Operations Manager to bring the brand to life both in-house and externally.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring the following:

• Relevant qualifications in Hospitality / RMLV / RSA / Approved Manager
• Proven experience running modern Fine Dining Restaurants and Bars
• Strong product knowledge in Japanese Cuisine and Hospitality
• Proficiency with POS, rostering, and reservation systems
• Dynamic, energetic, and hands-on leadership style

Benefits and Culture

Join a company that is wanting to be known for excellence in hospitality. You will not only be part of a leading business but also supported as an individual within a progressive, people-focused culture.

• Attractive salary of up to $90K to $105K + super based on experience
• Work-life balance Closed on Sunday and Monday
• Opportunity to work with amazing talented individuals
• Career growth within a large international company
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

If you're ready to shape and drive a premium hospitality concept from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Redhead on [email protected]

Seeking a job change?

When you fill out a confidential profile with Frontline Hospitality it goes to our team of experienced recruiters who will work with you to find your dream role.

Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the near future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job!

Or just looking around?

We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us.

Also, the majority of positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities.

Did you know?

Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all of our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all of our available positions and apply for any roles of interest.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au