We are seeking a Venue Manager who thinks
like a business owner and leads with heart. Join our warm, welcoming team where community and connection matter as much as exceptional wine, coffee, and food.

• Real autonomy - Shape the role, drive initiatives, make meaningful decisions in a small team where your impact is immediate
• Culture that actually means it - Work somewhere known for genuine hospitality, community connection, and not taking ourselves too seriously
• Competitive total package - Performance bonuses tied to business results from Year 2

ABOUT US

Wine Bar Gemini is the kind of place where regulars know your name and strangers become friends over a glass of wine. We're built on exceptional wine, coffee, and food - but really, we're about community, connection, and genuine hospitality. We take our craft seriously, but not ourselves.

We're looking for a Venue Manager who gets that, and wants to build something meaningful with our small, passionate team.

THE ROLE

You'll own day-to-day operations, develop our team, and drive growth initiatives. This isn't a typical management job - we need someone who can balance hands-on service leadership (because the best managers lead from the floor, not an office) with strategic operational planning.

You'll oversee: Head Chef and two Assistant Venue Managers

YOU HAVE

• 2+ years hospitality management (wine bars, specialty coffee, or fine dining preferred)
• Strong coffee and/or wine knowledge
• Business acumen (P&L, margins, wage costs)
• Analytical mindset (comfortable with data/spreadsheets)
• Experience with rostering, payroll, operational systems
• Proven ability to work in service, not just manage from office

Bonus: Small business ownership experience, track record developing leaders, eCommerce experience

YOU ARE

Someone who thinks like a business owner but leads with heart. You're analytical but warm. You geek out over spreadsheets AND creating memorable guest experiences. You give great feedback, build trust easily, and don't take yourself too seriously. You're the kind of person who sees hospitality as genuine service, not just a transaction.

THE SCHEDULE

Mix of day and night shifts including Saturday or Sunday every week. Flexible rostering with work-life balance respected within hospitality context.

TO APPLY

Send your CV and a brief note - not a formal cover letter, just tell us why this role interests you and what you'd bring. We want to hear your voice, not ChatGPT's.

We're looking for someone excited by THIS opportunity specifically, not just any management role.

Start date: Early March 2026