Venue Operations Manager – Cellar Door, Kitchen & Functions
Competitive Salary | From $100K + Super + Performance Incentives + Staff Wine
Lead the team at our busy Cellar Door, Kitchen & Functions Venue – day shifts only.
As Venue Operations Manager for Main & Cherry, you will have full oversight of our modern cellar door, kitchen and functions venue located atop Chandlers Hill, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.
Unlike many hospitality positions, this is predominantly a daytime role, with only occasional evening functions, giving you genuine work-life balance.
You will work closely with the Owner/Winemaker and the Head Chef, leading our front of house team and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the venue.
This is your chance for a hands-on leadership role – hosting guests, leading the team on the floor and ensuring every service runs smoothly.
Rosters, planning and administration are all part of the role, but hospitality always comes first.
The Prospect
Every day is different.
One day you'll be hosting wine flights, the next coordinating a private function, leading lunch service, mentoring staff or helping grow our Wine Club.
You'll be the link between the Owner/Winemaker, Head Chef and front-of-house team, ensuring communication is clear, service is seamless and standards remain high.
You'll be trusted to make decisions, solve problems, improve systems and continually raise the standard of the venue.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Lead, coach and occasionally recruit a high-performing front-of-house team.
Foster a positive team culture where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in what they do.
Manage rosters, labour costs, staffing and team performance.
Venue Operations
Oversee the smooth operation of the cellar door, kitchen, private functions and outdoor spaces.
Ensure the venue is consistently presented to a high standard.
Manage bookings, stock control, venue systems and opening and closing procedures.
Continually improve systems, efficiency and the overall guest experience.
Service, Functions & Wine Club
Host engaging wine flights that leave guests feeling connected to Main & Cherry.




Coordinate private functions from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.
Lead daily pre-service briefings so the team is prepared for bookings, menus and dietary requirements.
Communicate closely with the Head Chef throughout every service.
Read the kitchen, not just the docket rail.
Understand how service is tracking before releasing multiple food orders, so food quality, timing and guest experience are never compromised.
Lead the team during functions, ensuring communication between front of house and the kitchen is seamless.
Oversee the day-to-day administration of our Wine Club while helping grow membership through genuine guest relationships.
Assist with packing Wine Club and online wine orders, ensuring every order is packed accurately and dispatched on time.
Ensure compliance with RSA, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy leading from the front.
Stay calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
Take ownership and solve problems before they become bigger ones.
Build genuine relationships with guests and your team.
Take pride in getting the little things right.
A sound knowledge of wine is preferred, but you don't need to be a sommelier.
If you enjoy talking about wine and are keen to learn, we'll teach you our wines, our winemaking philosophy and how we like to host wine flights.
We're much more interested in finding an exceptional leader, communicator and host than someone with every wine qualification.
You'll also bring:
Experience leading a hospitality venue, restaurant, cellar door or similar operation.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Experience coordinating busy services and private functions.
Confidence working alongside kitchen teams.




Sound wine knowledge and confidence talking with guests.
Commercial awareness, including labour management, rostering and stock control.
A reasonable level of fitness.
This is a hands-on role that involves being on your feet for most of the day, safely unloading and storing a weekly pallet delivery, and helping wherever needed.
Current RSA.
Approved Responsible Person's Licence (or willingness to obtain).
How We Work
You'll work directly with the Owner/Winemaker and be trusted to make decisions.
We value initiative, common sense and people who take ownership.
Hospitality throws up challenges every day.
We don't expect you to have every answer, but we do expect you to think things through.
If you're bringing a problem, come with at least one proposed solution.
If you notice something isn't quite right, don't walk past it.
Take ownership, fix it or make sure it gets fixed.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position working five days per week, Thursday to Monday.
Main & Cherry is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Weekend availability is essential, as Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest trading days.
General rostered hours are 9:00am–6:00pm, with some flexibility required for private functions and special events.
Why Join Main & Cherry?
You'll work directly with the Owner/Winemaker and have genuine influence over how the venue operates.
Your ideas will be heard, you'll be trusted to make decisions and you'll have the opportunity to build a team and culture you're proud of.
We're looking for someone who wants to grow with the business, help shape its future and create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through the door.
If you're looking for a venue management role where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued and you can genuinely help shape the future of a growing wine business, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Venue Manager – Cellar Door, Kitchen & Functions (South Australia)
🏢 Main & Cherry
📍 South Australia