Venue Manager The International - The Wine Bar

Working closely with the General Manager and the Sommelier team the Venue Manager will lead The Wine Bar team in the heart of The International precinct, with award winning wine list and a dynamic food offering.

Key Responsibilities

Service and Operation excellence

Team Leadership and culture

Event and Stakeholder coordination

People Management

Service & Operation Excellence

• Lead high-volume floor operations across the indoor dining room, counter seating, and the expansive outdoor plaza.
• Maintain premium service standards that align with a luxury, design-forward Sydney CBD landmark.
• Collaborate with the Sommelier team to ensure seamless execution of the globally-focused, award-winning wine program.
• Manage guest flow and VIP reservations using integrated premium booking.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a high-performing front-of-house team, including bartenders, waitstaff, and hosts.
• Foster wine and beverage knowledge among staff to confidently upsell and narrate the complex wine list.
• Roster efficiently to accommodate fluctuating corporate crowds, peak mid-weeknight trade, and large-scale food and wine events

Core Skills

• Ability to thrive under pressure during heavy corporate happy hours and fast-turnaround lunches.
• Financial Acumen: Proven track record handling labor cost control, stock variations, and venue profitability.
• Communication: Poised and articulate, capable of engaging with corporate executives, international tourists, and wine industry professionals
• People management: driving efficiency and a strong positive team culture