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Sommelier, Victoria Racing Club

Sommelier, Victoria Racing Club

UNAVAILABLE • Melbourne, AU
8 days ago
Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is seeking experienced and passionate Sommeliers to join our team for the iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival at Victoria Racing Club (VRC).Working within premium hospitality environments, including exclusive dining rooms, members' areas, private suites and corporate hospitality venues, you'll play a key role in delivering world-class wine experiences for guests attending one of Australia's most prestigious sporting and social events.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your wine expertise at an internationally renowned event while working alongside some of the hospitality industry's best talent.Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to join Delaware North's casual workforce, supporting major events throughout the year at the VRC, MCG and Marvel Stadium.

Join the team behind the magic of Spring Carnival - if you're passionate about wine, thrive in premium hospitality environments and want to be part of one of Australia's most prestigious events, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

  • Be part of Australia's most celebrated racing carnival
  • Work in premium hospitality environments
  • Competitive casual rates
  • Opportunities for ongoing work across Delaware North venues and events
  • A supportive team culture focused on excellence and guest experience

What you will do?

  • Deliver exceptional wine service across premium hospitality outlets
  • Recommend wines confidently and provide expert guidance to guests
  • Support menu and wine pairing discussions
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of wine regions, varietals and vintages
  • Ensure responsible service of alcohol practices are consistently followed
  • Assist with wine presentation, opening and service in accordance with premium dining standards
  • Collaborate with venue leadership and culinary teams to elevate the guest experience
  • Maintain professionalism and composure within a fast-paced event environment

More about you

  • Previous experience as a Sommelier or in a premium wine-focused hospitality role
  • Strong knowledge of Australian and international winesConfidence engaging with guests and making tailored wine recommendations
  • Experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, premium events or high-end restaurants is highly regarded
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
  • Availability to work key Melbourne Cup Carnival event dates throughout October and November
  • A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

The application period will close on 17/10/2026, unless a successful qualified candidate is identified sooner.

Who we are

Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is Melbourne’s leader in racing and event entertainment, combining 185 years of racing heritage with modern event excellence. Based at Flemington Racecourse, VRC delivers a world-class blend of sport, fashion and celebration. The VRC hosts 25 race meetings each year and anchors the Melbourne Cup Carnival across four signature days: Victoria Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Oaks Day and Stakes Day. With more than 30,000 members, the VRC delivers an unrivalled experience at every touchpoint. Flemington Racecourse also accommodates major outdoor events of up to 60,000 guests, as well as premium indoor conferences.

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