Assistant Venue Manager

The Rowing Pavilion; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rowing Pavilion in Perth, WA is hiring an Assistant Venue Manager to oversee daily operations, guest experiences, and a welcoming environment on-site. The role involves supervising front-of-house teams, coordinating shifts, and helping with training and performance feedback.

You will assist with bookings, events, and coordination with kitchen and bar teams, while monitoring stock levels and ensuring safety, licensing compliance and venue presentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and guest interaction abilities.
• Proven customer service track record in hospitality.
• Experience managing front-of-house operations and staff.
• Experience planning and coordinating events or functions.
• Basic budgeting and cost-control abilities.
• Background in hospitality, restaurants, bars, or events with supervisory exposure.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
• Knowledge of health, safety and licensing regulations for venues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily venue operations and guest experiences.
• Supervise front-of-house teams and coordinate staff shifts.
• Assist with staff training, performance feedback, and development.
• Help manage bookings, events and function logistics.
• Liaise with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service.
• Monitor stock levels and venue presentation; ensure compliance with standards.
• Support budgeting, reporting KPIs and revenue growth initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Venue Management

Event Management

Budgeting

Hospitality Experience

Organizational Skills

Health & Safety Regulations

Job description

Company Description

The Rowing Pavilion is a Perth waterfront dining venue located on the edge of the Swan River next to Canning Bridge, offering panoramic river views in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoy a wide selection of local beers and wines on tap, alongside a seasonal, share-style menu suited to casual catch-ups and long lunches. The venue is a popular choice for private functions, including birthdays, engagement parties, corporate events, and a wide range of celebrations. With both indoor and alfresco spaces and picturesque backdrops, The Rowing Pavilion brings together good food, great company, and memorable riverside experiences.

Role Description

The Assistant Venue Manager will support the Venue Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring excellent guest experiences, and maintaining a welcoming, efficient environment. This full-time position is on-site in Perth, WA, and involves supervising front-of-house teams, coordinating shifts, and assisting with training and performance feedback. The role includes helping manage bookings and events, liaising with kitchen and bar teams, monitoring stock levels, and maintaining venue presentation and compliance with safety and licensing requirements. The Assistant Venue Manager will also help with basic financial tasks such as monitoring budgets, reporting key performance indicators, and supporting initiatives to grow revenue and uphold service standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to coordinate staff, interact with guests, and collaborate with management.
• Candidates should possess excellent Customer Service skills to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences and resolve guest issues professionally.
• Candidates should possess Venue Management skills to support daily operations, staff supervision, and compliance with venue policies.
• Candidates should possess Event Management skills to assist with planning, coordinating, and executing functions and special events.
• Candidates should possess Budgeting and basic financial skills to help monitor costs, revenue, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in hospitality, restaurants, bars, or events, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service standards and relevant health, safety, and licensing regulations.