Sommelier Jobs in Perth & WA
Working as a Sommelier in WA is a privilege. With some of the world's great wine regions on the doorstep and a fine dining scene that continues to grow, the opportunities for exceptional wine professionals are real and worth pursuing.
Submit Your ApplicationHow Cookatoo Helps Sommelier Professionals
Cookatoo places permanent Sommeliers at WA's finest restaurants, winery dining rooms and premium hotels. If you have the knowledge, the palate and the guest instincts the role demands, we want to hear from you.
What Sommelier jobs pay in Perth and South West WA
Our 2026 salary benchmarks put permanent Sommelier pay at $70,000 to $90,000 for an experienced sommelier, with senior sommeliers at fine dining venues often exceeding this a year, based on live vacancy data and candidate expectations as of mid 2026. Treat them as a guide: pay varies with the venue, the location and your experience.
Salary is only part of an offer. Candidates tell us they also weigh clear progression, transparency about rostering and days off, staff meals and venue discounts, and the culture of the venue. Ask about all of them before you accept.
Read the Perth hospitality salary benchmarks 2026
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Finding the Right Sommelier Role in Perth & WA
Cookatoo is a specialist hospitality recruiter placing experienced Sommelier professionals in permanent positions across Perth and the South West. Finding the right permanent role takes more than scanning a job board. Cookatoo works with a curated network of WA hospitality venues who take their permanent teams seriously.
When you submit your application, a Cookatoo recruiter personally reviews it against every active brief on our books. We represent Sommelier professionals who are looking for a long-term move, not a stopgap. If you are committed to your craft and ready to grow with the right venue, we want to hear from you.
Cookatoo is free for candidates. Every application is personally reviewed. If there is a current vacancy that matches your profile, we will reach out directly. If there is not an immediate fit, we keep your details on file and the right opportunity may come up as the market evolves. We only place permanent roles across Perth and the South West.
How Cookatoo Works for Candidates
Submit Your Application
Fill out the form on our candidates page. Include your CV, a passion statement, and anything that shows your craft: photos, Instagram, certifications.
Interview with a Cookatoo Recruiter
If there's a fit, a Cookatoo recruiter will reach out personally for a conversation about your experience, goals and what the ideal role looks like for you.
Matched to the Right Role
When a client role matches your profile, including your pay expectations and whether you're after full time or part time work, you'll be presented as part of a curated shortlist, never a bulk CV drop. You'll always know before we present you.
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