Who We Are:

The Marquis of Lorne is the kind of pub you always hope you’ll stumble into. Three floors of honest timber, worn brass, and a wrought iron staircase that’s seen a thousand shoes and just as many secrets. This is the home of proper pints, dogs curled up in the front bar, and the gentle clatter of cutlery and conversation that tells you everything’s going to be alright.

We’ve been looking after Fitzroy locals since before Instagram told us what to eat—and thankfully, we still believe a warm welcome and thoughtful service matter more than hashtags and hero shots.

We’re looking for an Assistant Venue Manager who knows their way around a dining room, a bar, and a booking sheet. Someone with a calm head, a generous spirit, and a sense of humour that knows when to show up and when to keep quiet. You’ll help lead a team that takes pride in the little things: a perfectly poured beer, a timely top-up, and a table that feels looked after, not looked at.

This is a full-time role with structure, support, and a real chance to shape what great hospitality looks like in 2025.

The Role:

Working alongside our Venue Manager and Operations team to lead a happy, motivated FOH crew

Collaborating closely with the kitchen to keep things smooth, efficient, and joyfully busy

Managing service on the floor, behind the bar, and wherever else your hands are needed

Handling rosters, stock, and day-to-day operations with a clear eye and steady hands

Supporting the VM with the finance team on invoicing and wage cost

Ensuring that OH&S and the venues Policy and Procedures expectations are met

Training, mentoring and supporting junior staff

Getting to know the locals (and their dogs), not because it’s good business, but because it’s good manners

Who you are:

A Natural Leader: You’ve led teams before and know how to bring out the best in people. (Two years in a similar role is a welcome bonus.)

Hands-On: You enjoy a dining room full of happy diners, a bar ticking over with good energy, and the quiet satisfaction of a well-run shift.

Hospitality-Hearted: You understand that a great venue isn’t just about the food and drink. It’s about creating a place people want to return to.

Detail-Oriented: You value consistency, warmth, and the quiet luxury of a spotless wine glass and a table set just right.

Financially Minded: You’re not ruled by spreadsheets, but you know your way around COGs, wage cost, and what it takes to run a smooth, successful business.

Knowledgeable: WSET Level 2 is a bonus, but more important is your genuine love for food, wine, and looking after people.

What we’re offering:

A full-time role under employed under Publican.Co Enterprise Agreement 2023/2024

Salary of $75,000–$80,000 (experience dependent)

Superannuation on top of salary

Regular days off: Sundays and Mondays

Favourable overtime conditions (if it occurs)

A venue with heart, heritage, and a very loyal local following

A company that believes in professional development, supporting from above and below, good chat, and getting home at a decent hour

Our team also benefits from an increased parental leave policy, a dedicated Health & Wellbeing Program, and guaranteed annual salary increases under the Publican.Co Enterprise Agreement 2023/2024.

Join Us
If you understand that hospitality is not about showy displays, but about creating a space where people feel at ease, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Your Name | AVM | Marquis of Lorne

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are proud to be an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer. Because great pubs, like great teams, thrive on diversity.