BWS
(234 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Website
Industry
Drinks Retail
Specialities
Convenience, Retail, Celebration, Authentic Experience, Community
Company size
5,001-10,000
Primary location
Surry Hills
Gadigal Country
While BWS officially stands for Beer, Wine, Spirits, we think it could easily stand for Best-ever Work Situation. Here, you truly get the best of both worlds: growing your career within our brand and the wider Endeavour Group.We do more than just sell drinks; we craft beer, wine, and spirits, create marketing campaigns, look at data, develop business strategies, and manage our supply chain.As Australia's biggest local bottle shop with over 1,400 stores, our 10,000+ team members make every day fun for everyone. We welcome people in, especially the true you, the one who thrives on energy, dreams big, and makes a real difference. At BWS, good times and great careers begin here.
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Dream big with BWS! 
We offer amazing career paths where your real, inclusive, and responsible team supports customers and community. Make a difference and explore incredible opportunities, whether in-store or behind the scenes.
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Reviews overview
3.4234 ratings in total
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What’s it like working at BWS?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees enjoy the team culture at BWS, with friendly and supportive colleagues, and appreciate interacting with customers who are generally fun and engaging. The flexible hours suit students well, and staff discounts across the Woolworths Group, along with free samples, are valued perks. Work/life balance is generally good for those meeting company expectations.
However, there are some potential challenges, including limited communication and support from upper management, who tend to focus on budgets. The workload can be demanding with multiple tasks to juggle, often whilst working alone for most shifts. Employees may encounter difficult or intoxicated customers, and career progression opportunities are limited. Casual staff may also experience inconsistent shift allocations.
However, there are some potential challenges, including limited communication and support from upper management, who tend to focus on budgets. The workload can be demanding with multiple tasks to juggle, often whilst working alone for most shifts. Employees may encounter difficult or intoxicated customers, and career progression opportunities are limited. Casual staff may also experience inconsistent shift allocations.
Recent reviews
2.0
Manager
Jul 2026Perth WA 60006 to 7 years in the role, current employee
It used to be amazing before but now it’s about share holders and profit
The good thingsTeam, customers and rewards
The challengesHeavy loads, management looking out for each other, no care factor from area manager micromanaging the list is endless having constant calls on your days off
1.0
Store Manager
May 2026Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Just be a casual, you’ll earn the same with no responsibility
The good thingsSometimes you work with good people
The challengesHigher management. There is 0 actual communication from area managers.
Some area managers like to think they’re higher up in the ladder and forget their role, but then blame all managers and teams.
They so go into stores to “fix it up”, even if it is making team and stores do things that go against their safety regulation.
Extra responsibility gets forced onto you without a choice, and they then dismiss you when you are burnt out.
3.0
Bottle Shop Attendant
Apr 2026Doveton VIC 31771 to 2 years in the role, current employee
the work and pay is alright but you grow out of it and dread work fast.
The good thingsThe pay is decent for the amount of work you do
The challengesUpper management is terrible, and they have never worked in the field. When held up on the job, there was no compassion or empathy, only them complaining about small things like us being back too late due to police questioning.
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