Bear's Wine Bar
We are looking for a FOH Supervisor / Shift Manager to join our small, growing team. Join our tight-knit team at Bears Wine Bar in North Melbourne in this unique opportunity to work closely with ownership in a hands-on role where you can rock the floor and sling some awesome beverage and food.
* Competitive salary or hourly rate and opportunities for growth.
* A small and supportive team environment.
* Close collaboration with ownership and management team.
As our venue gets busier, we're looking for someone who can take genuine ownership of the floor and help support day-to-day operations alongside us.
About the role:
* Oversee and run both day and evening shifts with confidence
* Manage bookings, seating flow and guest experience using OpenTable
* Lead a small FOH team, set the pace and support newer staff
* Maintain smooth service standards and a calm, warm floor presence
* Work closely with us on service rhythms, wine list changes and guest experience
* Handle basic end-of-night procedures and shift reports
What we're looking for:
* Strong FOH experience in a quality-focused venue
* Confident in leading a small team and running a room
* A genuine passion for wine — not just drinking it, but understanding it
* WSET 3+, sommelier experience or equivalent wine knowledge is a major plus
* Someone who values calm, warm, guest-first hospitality
* Comfortable balancing service flow, hosting, and team support
What we offer:
* $60–70k (commensurate with experience)
* A venue where wine knowledge and curiosity are genuinely valued
* Opportunities to grow with us as the venue evolves
* A tight, friendly team and a great neighbourhood crowd
If this sounds like you, we'd love to chat.
Please send your CV and a short intro to