Woods & Co Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Venue Manager for a dynamic and multifaceted hospitality venue. This role is perfect for experienced leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional service across a large-scale operation that includes casual dining, bars, functions and events.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary between $90,000–$100,000 + super + generous KPI bonus
• Full-time, permanent role with maximum 40 hours per week. No overtime given
• Most evenings finishing around 10–11pm, with Friday trade until 1am
• Two-week Christmas shutdown and annual salary review
• 1/2 weekends off every month
• Opportunity to lead a large, diverse team and optimise venue performance
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and development
• Potential for employer sponsorship after 12 months

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the day-to-day floor operations across dining, bar, functions and events. Acting as the senior leader on shift when the Operations Manager is not present
• Manage service standards and ensure seamless operation across all areas of the venue
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager, kitchen, and functions teams to deliver cohesive guest experiences
• Lead and develop a large team, including recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management
• Manage staffing rosters and labour requirements to suit trade demands
• Set, monitor and drive team KPIs, providing coaching and accountability
• Monitor wages, COGS and other operational metrics to meet financial targets
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to improve efficiency, profitability, and overall venue performance

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing a busy hospitality floor with operational ownership
• Strong understanding of rostering, recruitment, training, P&L, and KPI management
• Commercially minded with a focus on service quality and guest experience
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable leading from the floor and motivating a large team
• Excellent communication, organisation, and team development skills

if you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

Imogen - 0499 187 524 OR ••••@woodsco.com.au

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.

* You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.

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