Le Pub & Bottle Shop | Casual & Full-Time Opportunities
Le Pub & Bottle Shop in the heart of Melbourne's CBD is looking for a passionate wine professional to join our team.
Combining a wine retail store with a vibrant bar, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves food, wine and hospitality and wants to share that passion with our guests.
We're looking for someone with 2–3 years of experience working with wine in a retail, winery cellar door or hospitality setting, who is ready to grow their knowledge and take the next step in their wine career.
About the Role
While the role has a strong wine retail focus, hospitality experience is preferred, as you'll also be required to assist with food service and beverage service within Le Pub.
You'll be involved across our retail and hospitality operations, including:
Advising retail and dine-in customers on wine, spirits and beer
Selling and serving guests, including wine pouring and food service
Merchandising and maintaining our wine wall and display fridges
Supporting the Retail Sales Manager and Principal Wine Buyer
Processing and fulfilling customer retail orders
Working with the cellar team on receiving, storage and stock allocation
Assisting with stocktakes
Briefing staff on wine products and list changes
Coordinating deliveries and booking couriers
Attending supplier and trade tastings
Contributing to the ongoing development of our wine offering
We're looking for someone who has:




Extensive knowledge and experience with local and European wines
Hold a WSET 3 or CMS certification (preferred but not essential)
Strong sales and customer service skills
Leadership qualities, including the ability to mentor colleagues
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
The ability to remain calm, focused and composed during busy periods
Be physically fit to safely perform manual lifting of stock such as beer, sprits & wine boxes up & down stairs between cellars
Experience working with Bepoz and Lightyear (a bonus) and MS Office Suite
Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster
What We Offer
This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their wine knowledge and build a rewarding career in the industry.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Work with an extensive wine wall and reserve cellar featuring wines from great regions around the world
Contribute to our by-the-glass and bottle wine lists
Collaborate with the Retail Manager on wine, beer and spirit purchasing
Get involved in stock management, forecasting and supplier relationships
Participate in tastings and strategic business planning
Access ongoing internal and external training and development
Visit local producers and attend trade tastings, workshops and sessions with visiting international winemakers
Staff discounts on wine to support your own wine journey
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📌 Wine Retail Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Le Pub and Bottle Shop
📍 Melbourne