31/08/2024
Melbourne Royal Wine Awards - Event Assistant
Melbourne Royal is now inviting Expressions of Interest to Steward the Judging and Exhibitor and Trade Tasting of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards.
Judging will take place at Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale from Monday 21 through Friday 25 October 2024, with the Exhibitor & Trade Tasting taking place on Friday 1 November.
Expressions of interest are being sought from those with a passion for wine and those currently working in wine and related industries.
Stewards are responsible for ensuring a seamless and professional judging process, with a focus on pouring and delivering exhibits to the judging panel.
Duties include
• Take direction from the Melbourne Royal Team, Chair of Judges and Chief Steward
• Set up glasses for judging
• Set up judging tables
• Open and pour wines for judging
• Replenishing palate cleansers
• Clear and replenish glassware, spittoons and bins
• Keep all areas, both front and back of house, clean and tidy
• Observe a Code of Conduct and OH&S regulations
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Requirements
• Ability to follow direction
• Professional in approach and well mannered
• Ability to carry tray with glasses
• Ability to pour wine in a measured way
• RSA (if stewarding the Exhibitor & Trade Tasting)
Benefits
• Industry engagement and networking
• Access to Australia’s best wines in the biggest competition of its kind – stewards will have the opportunity to sample product at the end of each day (but not during judging)
• Industry knowledge and experience – gain insights into the judging process
• Lunch and refreshments provided each day
Shifts
There are shifts available across the Exhibitor and Trade Tasting and five days of judging–
i. Judging – Monday 21 October to Friday 25 October
All Day Shifts – 8am – 6pm
ii. Exhibitor & Trade Tasting – Friday 1 November (RSA Certificate required)
8.30am – 12.30pm
Applications via this link:
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria