Seasonal Front-of-House Team
Casual | Ventnor, Victoria | Positions available now
Phillip Island Winery is recruiting several casual front-of-house team members, with positions available from now as we build towards the busy summer season.
Work will continue through the summer peak and into autumn, with our greatest need for team availability between December and Easter.
Located in Ventnor, Phillip Island Winery brings together quality wine, seasonal food and relaxed hospitality in a beautiful rural setting. Our guests join us for everything from casual lunches and wine tastings to weddings, events and special celebrations.
About the opportunity
We have several casual opportunities available across:
Restaurant service
Bar and beverage service
Cellar door and wine tastings
Weddings and events
General front-of-house support
We’re recruiting people with different levels of hospitality experience and will match successful applicants to the work that best suits their skills and interests.
Experience is important for some positions, but attitude matters across every role. We’re looking for people who are positive, reliable, willing to learn and ready to pitch in when things get busy.
What you’ll do
Depending on your role and experience, you may:
Welcome guests and help create a warm, relaxed experience from the moment they arrive.
Take orders and serve food and beverages during restaurant service.
Host or assist with cellar-door tastings.
Help set up, serve and pack down weddings, functions and other events.
Maintain clean, organised and welcoming guest areas.
Work closely with the kitchen and wider team to keep service running smoothly.
Assist with other front-of-house responsibilities when needed.
What you’ll bring
Most importantly, you’ll bring:
A positive, team-oriented attitude.
Reliability, punctuality and clear communication.
A warm and genuine approach to guest service.
The ability to stay calm, organised and helpful during busy periods.
A willingness to learn, take feedback and contribute wherever needed.
Availability across weekends, public holidays and peak summer dates.
Current Australian working rights.
Previous experience in a restaurant, winery, cellar door, bar, café or events environment will be valuable, particularly for our more experienced service roles.
A current Victorian RSA will be required for positions involving alcohol service. If you don’t yet have one, you must be willing to obtain it before commencing in a relevant role.
Working Holiday Makers and travellers with valid Australian working rights are welcome to apply.
The details
Employment: Casual
Location: Phillip Island Winery, Ventnor, Victoria
Start dates: Positions are available now and throughout the lead-up to summer
Period: Work available through the summer peak and into autumn, with greatest availability required between December and Easter
Hours: A minimum of 10 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours during the peak period
Typical hours: Generally between 10am and 6pm, with some earlier, later or additional hours for weddings and events
Pay: Casual rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, including applicable penalty rates
Accommodation is not provided by Phillip Island Winery, but we can share a current guide to accommodation options around Phillip Island and the surrounding area, including hostel or backpacker-style options where available.
You will need to be able to travel reliably to and from the Winery in Ventnor for your rostered shifts.
Apply
If you’re a good human who enjoys hospitality, likes working with people and is ready to contribute to a busy team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete our application form and select Seasonal Front-of-House Team as the position you’re applying for. Tell us about your relevant experience, availability and why Phillip Island Winery feels like your kind of place.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.