Assistant Manager

Main Street Enterprises P/L; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Yarra Cellars in Melbourne is seeking a junior sommelier or hospitality professional looking to move into management. You will oversee day-to-day operations of the venue while assisting with ordering, staffing, service and general venue management.

You will work closely with wine brands and producers during events, host tastings and coordinate activations, and contribute ideas to grow the business. The role suits someone with strong wine knowledge, personable style, and an organised,

Qualifications

• Strong wine knowledge is essential.
• Organised and personable.
• Commercially minded with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the venue.
• Assist with ordering.
• Assist with staffing.
• Assist with service.
• Assist with general venue management.
• Work closely with brands, producers and the broader drinks industry on wine and drinks-focused events.
• Host and coordinate producer and bar takeovers, specialty weeks and activations such as Negroni Week.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Organised

People skills

Commercial mind

Job description

South Yarra Cellars is a wine store and bar with a strong focus on wine, drinks and creating engaging experiences for our customers. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operation of the venue while assisting with ordering, staffing, service and general venue management. The role would suit a junior sommelier or experienced hospitality professional looking to take the next step into management, while moving away from the intensity of a traditional busy restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the venue

Assist with ordering

Assist with staffing

Assist with service

Assist with general venue management

Work closely with brands, producers and the broader drinks industry on wine and drinks-focused events

Host and coordinate producer and bar takeovers, specialty weeks and activations such as Negroni Week

About you

Strong wine knowledge is essential

Personable

Organised

Commercially minded

Passionate about wine and hospitality

Confidence to take ownership and contribute ideas

About us

South Yarra Cellars is a wine store and bar with a strong focus on wine, drinks and creating engaging experiences for our customers. We host a range of wine and drinks-focused events, including producer and bar takeovers, specialty weeks and activations such as Negroni Week, providing opportunities to work closely with brands, producers and the broader drinks industry.

Casual positions are also available for experienced hospitality staff with a strong interest in wine and drinks.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your career, deepen your wine knowledge and have a genuine influence on the direction of the venue, we’d love to hear from you.