Job Description
Annabel's is looking for an experienced Assistant Venue Manager to join our team in Caulfield South.
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We're looking for someone who genuinely loves hospitality, knows their way around a great wine list, and wants to take on real responsibility within a growing venue.
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This isn't just a supervisory role. You'll work closely with our Venue Manager across service, staff development, wine and the day-to-day running of the bar. You'll also have the chance to contribute to how Annabel's continues to develop as a venue.
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About Annabel's
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Annabel's is a neighbourhood wine bar set within a beautifully restored 150-year-old heritage hotel in the heart of Caulfield South.
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We've created a venue that feels polished without being stuffy. The focus is on great wine, seasonal food, local producers and warm, knowledgeable service that feels natural rather than scripted.
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Wine sits at the heart of Annabel's, with a 200+ bottle list and more than 25 rotating wines by the glass, giving the team plenty to taste, learn about and share with guests.
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The Role
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Working alongside our Venue Manager, you'll play a key role in running the venue and maintaining the standard of service we want Annabel's to be known for.
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You'll be involved in:
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Leading service and supporting the team on the floor
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Helping manage the day-to-day operation of the venue
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Taking ownership of the venue when the Venue Manager isn't on site
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Guiding guests through our wine list in a relaxed and approachable way
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Recommending wines and food pairings based on what guests enjoy
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Supporting staff training and wine education
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Maintaining service, presentation and wine standards
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Contributing ideas to our wine offering, tastings and events
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Working with the Venue Manager as the wine list and by-the-glass selection continue to evolve
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Helping build a strong team culture and a venue locals want to return to
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About You
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We're looking for someone with:
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Experience in an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or similar senior hospitality role
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Experience within a quality wine bar, restaurant or comparable venue
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Strong wine knowledge and a genuine interest in continuing to learn
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WSET, CMS or similar wine qualifications are highly regarded, but not essential
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Confidence leading a team during busy services
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A warm, personable approach and strong guest focus
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The ability to talk about wine without making it feel complicated or pretentious
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Robust communication and organisational skills
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The confidence to make decisions and take responsibility during service
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You'll need to be available across our Wednesday to Sunday roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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What You'll Get
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A key role in a new venue with the chance to genuinely influence how it develops
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Exposure to an evolving 200+ bottle wine list and 25+ wines by the glass
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The opportunity to contribute to the wine program, tastings and venue events
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Ongoing wine education, tastings and product knowledge
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A roster built around a venue that is closed Monday and Tuesday
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Support from an experienced, hands‐on management team
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The opportunity to build your management experience and take on greater responsibility as the venue develops
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Competitive salary package
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Staff meals and staff discounts
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Interested?
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If you're serious about hospitality, love wine and want a role where you can have a real impact on a venue, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Assistant Venue Manager | Wine Bar (Victoria)
🏢 Annabel's Wine Bar
📍 Victoria