" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAssistant Head Sommelier | Wishbone\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19163\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19164\"\u003e Bar and Beverage \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19165\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19166\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBourke Street, CBD Location\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHong Kong-inspired cuisine\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Venue Opening in November 2026\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMELBOURNE\u0026rsquo;S NEXT BIG CASUAL DINING DESTINATION IS ARRIVING THIS NOVEMBER.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Wishbone\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eWishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia\u0026rsquo;s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong\u0026rsquo;s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne\u0026rsquo;s CBD.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eThink bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely great hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne\u0026rsquo;s most exciting new openings.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lucas Collective\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eHome to some of Australia\u0026rsquo;s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country\u0026rsquo;s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisum\u0026eacute;, Hawker Hall, Maison B\u0026acirc;tard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Opportunity \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re looking for Assistant Head Sommeliers to join Wishbone\u0027s opening team. This hands-on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll work alongside Lo\u0026iuml;c Avril, Group Wine Director, and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective\u0026rsquo;s wine programs across the group.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eGrow your wine knowledge, develop your career and help shape Wishbone\u0027s wine experience from day one.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ideal Candidate:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive knowledge of wine, new and old world\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePassion for the wine industry\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of management practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExceptional service skills and guest focused\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with stock control and inventory management is advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMust be up-to-date with industry trends\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressure service periods\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability in building effective relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganisational and time management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExceptional communication and presentation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull time availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWSET certification or similar is highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVictorian RSA certificate\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Lucas Collective?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll have access to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine career progression across our growing collection of venues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry-leading training, development and masterclasses\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerous dining discounts across our venues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Join Us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you.\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1997884\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "