Assistant Manager

About the role

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.