Restaurant & Bar Supervisor (Wine-Focused) | Part-Time

Wine Room | Braddon, Canberra ACT

Employment Type: Part-time, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance.

Start Date: ASAP

About Wine Room

Wine Room is a stylish and intimate hospitality venue in the heart of Braddon, Canberra. We are passionate about exceptional wines, quality cocktails, delicious food and creating memorable dining experiences.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and hands-on Restaurant & Bar Supervisor to join our team, with the opportunity to progress into a full-time position based on performance and business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who genuinely loves wine, enjoys connecting with guests and wants to make a meaningful impact on a growing hospitality brand.

You'll have the freedom to be creative, introduce fresh ideas and help shape the future of Wine Room, with ongoing support and guidance from the team.

Key Responsibilities

- Floor & Bar Operations: Lead daily service, deliver exceptional guest experiences, prepare cocktails, recommend wines and maintain high presentation standards.
- Wine & Beverage Management: Develop and implement wine and cocktail menus, liaise with suppliers, manage beverage stock and identify opportunities to improve sales.
- Team Leadership: Coordinate rosters, assist with recruitment, train and motivate staff, and maintain effective communication between the floor and kitchen.
- Marketing & Events: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative promotions, wine tastings, events and initiatives that attract new and returning customers.
- Venue Standards: Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash reconciliation, cleanliness, inventory control and compliance with operational standards.
- Business Improvement: Take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve service efficiency, customer satisfaction and overall venue performance.

About You

Essential Requirements

- Previous experience in a restaurant, wine bar or cocktail bar,



including supervisory or senior front-of-house responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of wines, including varietals, regions, styles and food pairings.
- Confident in preparing classic and contemporary cocktails.
- Excellent leadership, communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a hands-on attitude.
- Creative, proactive and passionate about hospitality, with the confidence to contribute new ideas.
- Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
- Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification accepted in the ACT.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends, particularly Fridays and Saturdays.
- Current Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded

- Experience developing wine lists, cocktail menus or seasonal beverage specials.
- Experience with staff rostering, training, inventory and supplier management.
- Wine qualifications such as WSET or equivalent industry knowledge.
- Experience organising events, tastings or hospitality promotions.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to transition into a full time role based on performance.
- Competitive pay, negotiable based on relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
- Part-time hours with a focus on key service periods.
- Creative freedom to contribute to wine lists, cocktail menus, events and the overall guest experience.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the direction and development of Wine Room.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about wine, cocktails and exceptional hospitality, and you're looking for an opportunity to contribute your creativity and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, wine knowledge and supervisory background.

Immediate start available. Applications are being reviewed as they are received.

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food

Work Location: In person

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