Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar is dual wine retail shop and wine bar and we are looking for an Assistant Manager to help with the running of the venue. This role would suited to a front of house staff or bar staff looking for a different role or wanting to increase their wine knowledge. The duties would include: Helping the Manager overseeing the smooth operation of a dual functionality premises, ensuring that both wine shop duties (retail, selling) and wine bar duties (management of hospitality venue) are performed to a high standard of service.Work with a small team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the wine shop and consistent service to customers. Some sole charge days would be required.To prepare wine shop for opening and ensure the business is presentable. Liaise with Head Chef / Owner on daily food offerings, have sound knowledge of food items, prepare menus for the day.Drive wine sales by having a sound knowledge of both New Zealand and International wines with particular attention to those stocked in the business - training can be provided if wine knowledge is limited.Host, assist and serve customers in all forms of service, whether dine in or retail.Keep up to date with new wines, attend wine tastings with suppliers and have input into stock list in shop and restaurant wine list offerings.Perform close down duties as per standard procedures, eg cash ups, cleaning and Manager's Report to be sent nightly. Must be comfortable with some sole charge shifts ie opening or closing the wine bar without the Manager present. During sole charge days, there will also be some food preparation and serving required.Build rapport with new customers and maintain good relationships with regular customersDrive the sales activation, marketing, promotions and events strategies with owners to deliver revenue growth.In return we offer: Competitive salaryA unique and fun place to work - great team membersAbility to have input into wine lists / beer lists etc if you are passionate about this side of thingsOwner operated / family run business and great local customersVenue located in Devonport - free parking, close to ferry (12 mins to downtown CBD), close to local beaches.You will need to have experience in hospitality either behind the bar or front of house. Some basic wine or beer knowledge would be preferred. A passion for wine is a bonus. A Managers Certificate is needed for this role. Please contact us if this sounds like the job for you!