Bar Supervisor

TFE Hotels Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Olivine, a wine bar located in Destination Pentridge, Melbourne, is seeking a Bar Supervisor to lead service in a premium environment. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, mentoring a high-performing team and showcasing a passion for wine and hospitality.

Join a venue that blends history with luxury hospitality and offers ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities within a celebrated wine program.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within a premium bar, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Passion for wine, beverages and hospitality with desire to continually develop knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills; remain calm in a dynamic service environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the team during fast-paced service periods.
• Partner with the Venue and Bar leadership team to deliver seamless daily operations.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and genuine hospitality.
• Support beverage presentation, stock management and operational excellence.
• Assist in the delivery of exclusive wine events, tastings and destination experiences.
• Champion service standards and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wine/beverage enthusiasm

Leadership & coaching

Calm under pressure

Job description

Posted Thursday 6 August 2026 at 2:00 pm

The Venue

Step behind the iconic bluestone walls of Pentridge and discoverOlivine, a wine bar unlike any other. Located within the historic B Division at Destination Pentridge, this intimate 100-seat venue blends rich history with contemporary sophistication. Former prison cells have been transformed into luxurious dining nooks, layered with velvet drapery, ambient lighting and original bluestone architecture, creating an unforgettable setting where every visit tells a story.

About Olivine

Olivine has established itself as one of Melbourne's most unique wine and dining experiences, attracting locals and visitors alike seeking something truly extraordinary. Guests enter through imposing timber doors and journey through centuries of history before settling into an immersive wine experience led by our passionate team. With a carefully curated wine program, bespoke storytelling, detailed wine maps and engaging guest experiences, every element is designed to inspire discovery and conversation.

A testament to our commitment to excellence, Olivine has proudly retained itsThree Glasses rating at Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards for the third consecutive year.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionateBar Supervisorto help lead service within one of Melbourne's most distinctive hospitality venues.

This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in premium environments, loves creating memorable guest experiences, and enjoys inspiring and developing a high-performing team.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, motivate and support the team during fast-paced service periods.
• Partner with the Venue and Bar leadership team to deliver seamless daily operations.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and genuine hospitality.
• Support beverage presentation, stock management and operational excellence.
• Assist in the delivery of exclusive wine events, tastings and destination experiences.
• Champion service standards and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous supervisory experience within a premium bar, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• A passion for wine, beverages and hospitality, with a desire to continually develop your knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills. The ability to remain calm and solution-focused in a dynamic service environment.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Why Join Destination Pentridge?

• Be part of one of Melbourne's most iconic and talked-about hospitality destinations.
• Work within a venue that seamlessly blends history, luxury and world-class hospitality.
• Access ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences.
• Develop your wine knowledge alongside industry professionals and a celebrated wine program.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and play a key role in creating extraordinary guest experiences atDestination Pentridge, we'd love to hear from you.