Wine Bottleshop Associate — Casual, Weekend Hours

The Evelyn Hotel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Evelyn Hotel in Melbourne is seeking a driven casual team member for our bottleshop, immersed in the wine community. You will work with our Sommelier to curate and maintain the bottle shop, delivering high standards in wine, beer and spirits sales while ensuring a welcoming venue.

Successful applicants will have prior bottleshop experience, a strong service ethos, excellent communication, and the ability to work weekends, especially over Christmas. WSET education is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar bottleshop role.
• Passion for service and wine; knowledge of the wine industry preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication and time management.
• Ability to work independently and weekends, especially over Christmas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sommelier to curate and maintain the bottle shop.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service for wine, beer and spirits.
• Contribute to stock control and maintain a welcoming, well-presented venue.
• Provide input on ranging and product mix; ensure smooth bottleshop operations.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Communication

Time management

Independence

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Interpersonal skills

People skills

Education

WSET certification (preferred)

Tools

Canva

Job description

The Evelyn Hotel in Melbourne is seeking a driven casual team member for our bottleshop, immersed in the wine community. You will work with our Sommelier to curate and maintain the bottle shop, delivering high standards in wine, beer and spirits sales while ensuring a welcoming venue.

Successful applicants will have prior bottleshop experience, a strong service ethos, excellent communication, and the ability to work weekends, especially over Christmas. WSET education is valued but not essential.