Assistant Venue Manager & Sommelier | Premium Italian Steakhouse | Canberra

Join Canberra’s premier Italian-style steakhouse in a leadership role combining hospitality management and wine expertise. Competitive salary, career growth, and staff benefits with an award-winning hospitality group.COMPA is Canberra’s premier Italian-style steakhouse — where exceptional produce meets a high quality wine list.  We are seeking an Assistant Venue Manager & Sommelier to support our Venue Manager in delivering outstanding guest experiences, leading our front-of-house team, and curating exceptional beverage offerings. Why join us:Join a vibrant, award-winning hospitality group with career pathways across AustraliaCompetitive salary + superannuation + professional development opportunitiesLead and inspire a passionate, skilled, and supportive team who love what they doStaff discounts at a range of premium venues in Sydney, Melbourne and BrisbaneWork in a dynamic, high-quality environment with a strong focus on service excellence Key responsibilities:Running the floor and bar with energy and style alongside our Venue ManagerGuiding guests to the perfect food and wine matchCurating and managing our wine & beverage lists, ensuring quality and cost controlLeading, training & inspiring our FOH and bar teams to deliver high service standardsKeeping service sharp, smooth and always guest-focused About you:2+ years in a management or assistant management role in a quality restaurant or barWSET accreditation or serious wine knowledge (Australian and Italian wine knowledge a plus)Strong bar operations and cocktail expertiseProven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a teamExcellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skillsACT RSA and full Australian working rights AUD Australia - ACT ACT Canberra 2600

Assistant Venue Manager & Sommelier | Premium Italian Steakhouse | Canberra

Join Canberra’s premier Italian-style steakhouse in a leadership role combining hospitality management and wine expertise. Competitive salary, career growth, and staff benefits with an award-winning hospitality group.

COMPA is Canberra’s premier Italian-style steakhouse — where exceptional produce meets a high quality wine list.  We are seeking an Assistant Venue Manager & Sommelier to support our Venue Manager in delivering outstanding guest experiences, leading our front-of-house team, and curating exceptional beverage offerings.

 

Why join us:

  • Join a vibrant, award-winning hospitality group with career pathways across Australia
  • Competitive salary + superannuation + professional development opportunities
  • Lead and inspire a passionate, skilled, and supportive team who love what they do
  • Staff discounts at a range of premium venues in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
  • Work in a dynamic, high-quality environment with a strong focus on service excellence

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Running the floor and bar with energy and style alongside our Venue Manager
  • Guiding guests to the perfect food and wine match
  • Curating and managing our wine & beverage lists, ensuring quality and cost control
  • Leading, training & inspiring our FOH and bar teams to deliver high service standards
  • Keeping service sharp, smooth and always guest-focused

 

About you:

  • 2+ years in a management or assistant management role in a quality restaurant or bar
  • WSET accreditation or serious wine knowledge (Australian and Italian wine knowledge a plus)
  • Strong bar operations and cocktail expertise
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • ACT RSA and full Australian working rights

 

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