Wine & Food Assistant

Brown Family Wine Group; Milawa; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine perks and discounts

Delicious team meals

Great Place to Work recognition

Job summary

Brown Brothers Milawa is seeking energetic Front of House team members to join our celebrated winery restaurant and cellar door. This casual-leaning role offers flexible hours, weekend and holiday shifts, and an opportunity to engage guests with wine, food and tourism experiences.

You’ll deliver warm service, build knowledge of our regional wines, and contribute to memorable guest experiences across restaurant, cellar door and events.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Interest in food, wine and tourism.
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, genuine and professional customer service.
• Provide food and beverage service and share wine knowledge with guests.
• Create memorable guest experiences that exceed expectations.
• Assist with functions, events and special experiences.
• Maintain presentation, cleanliness and high service standards.
• Collaborate with a passionate and professional team.

Job description

Introduction

We're looking for energetic, friendly and passionate people to join our Front of House team at Brown Brothers in Milawa.

Whether you're an experienced hospitality professional or someone who enjoys connecting with people and wants to grow your skills in food, wine and tourism, we'd love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to work with one of Australia's most iconic family-owned wine brands in a stunning winery setting, surrounded by great people, delicious food and unforgettable guest experiences

About the Restaurant

Situated at the gateway to the King Valley, a renowned tourist destination recognised for its outstanding diversity around food and wine experiences, exciting events calendar, hosting approximately 100,000 visitors per year, with the Brown Brothers Restaurant and Cellar Door being central to our offer.

Most recently awarded a Chef Hat in the 2026 The Age Good Food Guide Awards, our restaurant has proudly retained this recognition for four consecutive years ). Our menu celebrates the region's rich food culture, featuring organic produce grown in our on-site commercial kitchen garden and a commitment to seasonal, produce-driven dining.

In addition, this is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the next chapter of the Brown Brothers Milawa visitor experience. With redevelopment works underway across our Cellar Door and restaurant precinct, The Arbour will become a vibrant year-round outdoor dining destination, offering guests a unique space for casual dining, wine experiences, private functions and events. As a Chef, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to this exciting new offering while continuing to deliver exceptional food experiences across our broader hospitality operations.

About Us

Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia's most loved and respected wine companies built on over 130 years' experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business.

Our portfolio has grown over time to now include market leading wine brands such as Devil's Corner from the East Coast of Tasmania, Tamar Ridge and Pirie from Tamar Valley Tasmania, Innocent Bystander from the Yarra Valley and of course Brown Brothers from Milawa, Victoria – the spiritual home of our business.

We are a proud and passionate business who are strong on values and culture. Most recently we were identified by workplace culture authority Great Place to Work as one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Australia for 2024. We have also maintained our certification as "A Great Place to Work" for eight consecutive years, and we are committed to upholding this recognition across all areas of our business.

Description

The Opportunity

At Brown Brothers, hospitality is about more than serving food and wine. It's about creating memorable moments for every guest who visits us.

You’ll work alongside passionate hospitality professionals while building your knowledge of wine, food, events and customer service in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering warm, genuine and professional customer service
• Providing food and beverage service and sharing your growing wine knowledge with guests
• Creating memorable guest experiences that exceed expectations
• Assisting with functions, events and special experiences
• Maintaining presentation, cleanliness and high service standards
• Working collaboratively within a passionate and professional team

Skills And Experiences

About You

You’ll be successful if you are:

• Friendly, positive and naturally people-focused
• Passionate about hospitality, food and wine
• A strong communicator who enjoys engaging with guests
• Reliable, professional and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a flexible approach to work
• Available to work weekends, public holidays and peak visitor periods

Why Join Us?

• Flexible casual hours including weekends, events and peak tourism periods
• Work at one of Victoria's premier wine and food destinations
• Learn about wine from industry experts and develop valuable hospitality skills
• Staff wine perks and generous discounts
• Delicious team meals and a supportive team culture
• Opportunities to gain experience across restaurant, cellar door, functions and events
• Career development opportunities within the Brown Family Wine Group
• Be part of a business recognised as a Great Place to Work

As a Wine & Food Assistant, you’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional experiences to our guests across our restaurant, cellar door and visitor experiences.

If you’re ready to bring your personality to the floor and be part of something proudly local and award-winning, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information or for a copy of the Position Description, please contact