Venue Manager - The Wine Bar @ The International

The Point; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Staff discounts

Staff referral program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Wine Bar (The International) in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead high-volume floor operations and elevate service to match our award-winning wine program. You will work with the General Manager and the Sommelier team to deliver premium hospitality across indoor, counter, and outdoor spaces.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on building a strong team culture, optimizing labour and stock, coordinating large-scale events, and maintaining luxury standards for

Qualifications

• Composure under pressure during heavy corporate hours and fast-turnaround lunch trade.
• Financial acumen in labour cost control, stock variation and profitability.
• Clear communication with corporate executives, international tourists and wine pros.
• People management to drive efficiency while building a positive team culture.
• Wine and beverage knowledge to support a sommelier-led program.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume floor operations across indoor dining, counter seating and outdoor plaza.
• Maintain premium service standards matching a luxury Sydney CBD landmark.
• Collaborate with the Sommelier team to execute the wine program.
• Manage guest flow and VIP reservations with premium booking systems.
• Recruit, onboard and mentor front-of-house staff.
• Roster efficiently for fluctuating corporate crowds and large events.
• Coordinate large-scale food and wine events with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive a strong, positive team culture and staff retention.

Skills

Composure under pressure

Financial acumen

Communication

People management

Wine knowledge

Job description

The Wine Bar (The International)

Sydney CBD - The International Precinct Martin Place - Full-Time

About Us

Set in the heart of the The International precinct, The Wine Bar is a landmark Sydney CBD destination, where an award-winning, globally-focused wine list meets a dynamic and design-forward food offering. From our indoor dining room and counter seating to our expansive outdoor plaza, we deliver premium hospitality to corporate executives, local visitors, international tourists, and wine industry professionals alike.

We're looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead our team and help shape the next chapter of this iconic venue.

About the Role

Working closely with the General Manager and the Sommelier team, the Venue Manager will lead The Wine Bar team across high-volume floor operations, ensuring every guest, from a fast-turnaround corporate lunch to a large-scale wine events, receives service that matches the calibre of our wine program and our address.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on pressure, knows how to run a premium venue at scale, and can build a team culture people genuinely want to be part of.

Key Responsibilities

Service & Operation Excellence

• Lead high-volume floor operations across the indoor dining room, counter seating, and the expansive outdoor plaza.
• Maintain premium service standards that align with a luxury, design-forward Sydney CBD landmark.
• Collaborate closely with the Sommelier team to ensure seamless execution of the globally-focused, award-winning wine program.
• Manage guest flow and VIP reservations using integrated premium booking systems.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a high-performing front-of-house team, including bartenders, waitstaff, and hosts.
• Foster wine and beverage knowledge among staff so they can confidently upsell and narrate the complex wine list.
• Roster efficiently to accommodate fluctuating corporate crowds, peak mid-week trade, and large-scale food and wine events.

Event & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate large-scale food and wine events alongside internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for corporate clients, event partners, and VIP guests.

People Management

• Drive a strong, positive team culture that supports efficiency and staff retention.
• Manage performance, development, and day-to-day people matters across the front-of-house team.

Your Skills & Experience

• Composure under pressure: proven ability to thrive during heavy corporate happy hours and fast-turnaround lunch trade.
• Financial acumen: a track record managing labour cost control, stock variation, and overall venue profitability.
• Communication: poised and articulate, equally comfortable engaging with corporate executives, international tourists, and wine industry professionals.
• People management: a natural leader who drives efficiency while building a strong, positive team culture.
• Wine and beverage knowledge: genuine familiarity with wine service and confidence supporting a sommelier-led program.

Why Join Us

• Lead a team at one of Sydney's most iconic wine and hospitality destinations
• Work alongside an award-winning Sommelier team and a design-forward culinary offering
• Be part of large-scale events and a dynamic, ever-evolving guest experience
• Genuine career progression within a premium, high-profile venue
• The Wine Bar is an award winning venue - play a major role in its continued success!

The Wine Bar at The International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

About The Point

The International is proudly part of The Point, a growing hospitality group behind some of NSW’s most loved restaurants, bars & pubs. When you join The Point, you become part of a business that genuinely invests in its people and believes in long-term careers, not just jobs.

Staff benefits include:

• Ongoing Learning & Developmentprograms
• A staff rewards program
• Staff discountsacross all of The Point venues
• A staff referral program
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities