About Reine & La Rue
Reine & La Rue is a two-hatted, modern French restaurant housed within Melbourne’s original Stock Exchange building on the corner of Queen & Collins Street. Opened in 2023 and awarded The Age Good Food Guide New Restaurant of the Year 2024, the venue brings contemporary hospitality into a heritage-listed setting.
The space celebrates architectural grandeur, with soaring vaulted ceilings, stained glass, limestone walls and Gothic Revival details providing a dramatic backdrop for service. The main dining room, Reine, showcases refined French technique while using the best Victorian produce. Vegetables are sourced from nearby small-scale farms like Ramarro Farms, beef
from Australia’s most awarded breeders David Blackmore & Westholme Wagyu, and seafood from trusted partners committed to the most sustainable fishing practices.
While La Rue, an intimate eight-seat bar off the courtyard, offers a walk-in wine and cocktail experience. Our wine list showcases one of the most diverse selections in the country, featuring exceptional and small-allocation bottles from across the world, with a focus on Australia and France, alongside hidden gems from the lesser-known American West Coast
in particular.
At Reine & La Rue, every Team Member plays a role in creating a sense of occasion, contributing to one of Melbourne’s most distinctive and celebrated dining rooms.
The Opportunity
We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join the team at Reine & La Rue as Assistant Head Sommelier. Working alongside Head Sommelier Callie Poole, this role will support the leadership of our award-winning wine program and sommelier team within one of Melbourne’s most celebrated dining rooms.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and passionate wine professional to work with a prestige cellar in a dynamic, high-performing environment. As Assistant Head Sommelier, you will play a key role in the ongoing development of the wine program, team training and service standards, while delivering thoughtful, engaging guest experiences.
Our ideal candidate will have
● Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in Michelin Starred, hatted or similar level of premium dining restaurants
● Exceptional guest experience and communication skills
● Strong knowledge of French, American, and Australian wines
● WSET Diploma or CMS Advanced Certification preferred, but not required
● Proven experience in stocktaking and inventory management
● Familiarity with ordering and invoicing procedures
● Experience with POS system programming
● Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
● Excellent administrative capabilities
Why Join
At edition, we are committed to leading the industry by attracting, training, and developing hospitality professionals at every stage of their career. We offer:
● A dynamic, collaborative workplace culture
● Competitive remuneration packages
● Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
● Generous dining benefits of up to 50% across all edition venues, encouraging you to experience our restaurants as a guest
Applicants can apply via the SEEK link or email us directly at [email protected]
