Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are partnering up with a reimagined rooftop venue set to launch in December in search for a Beverage Operations Manager. With a vibrant atmosphere and Mediterranean-inspired concepts, this venue is set to become Melbourne’s most talked about openings. 

This is a rare opportunity for a passionate Beverage Operations Manager to bring their vision to life. You’ll take ownership of the entire beverage offerings, from crafting cocktail menus to curating world-class wine and spirits lists. This is perfect for a hands-on leader with creative flair, commercial acumen and an obsession with guest experience to hit the ground running and create a beverage culture that is as memorable as the venue itself. 

What’s in it for you?

• $90,000 - $95,000 + Super.
• Rare opportunity to be part of an opening team in a highly anticipated venue.
• Enjoy panoramic city views and a vibrant work environment.
• Access to worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts. 
• Daily staff meals and opportunity to be part of a creative and supportive team. 
• Career growth opportunities across a global hospitality group. 

What do you do?

• Shape the beverage program for one of Melbourne’s most anticipated venue openings.
• Oversee all beverage operations across the venue and events space. 
• Lead, inspire and mentor a high-performing beverage team to ensure product knowledge.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive profitability through strategic stock control and cost management.
• Elevate guest experiences with creative and memorable beverage offerings.
• Maintain compliance with RSA and licensing requirements. 

What do you need?

• 3+ years experience in senior beverage management role with high-end hospitality venues.
• Deep knowledge of beverage offers as well as emerging hospitality trends (WSETT III or equivalent highly desirable!)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train and grow a high-performing beverage team.
• Proven commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and supplier relationships.
• Creative, hands-on and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and events. 

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• Kat on 0482 095 930 or kat@woodsco.com.au 

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.