Assistant Venue Manager | Weekend & Evening Shifts

Valarc Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Growing hospitality group

Professional, well-run venue

Job summary

Valarc Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Venue Manager for The Meatball and Wine Bar in Melbourne CBD. You will support the Venue Manager in daily operations, lead front-of-house during service, and uphold high standards of presentation and guest experience.

This hands-on leadership role suits someone who thrives on the floor, leads from the front, and is passionate about hospitality done properly. Weekend and evening work is required, with sponsorship potential for standout candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or assistant management experience.
• Strong service skills with a passion for hospitality.
• Confident leading a team in a busy service environment.
• Solid understanding of wine; Italian wine knowledge highly regarded.
• Organised, reliable, and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Willing and able to work weekends and evenings.
• Full Australian work rights; sponsorship opportunities for standout candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support the Venue Manager in the smooth daily operation of the venue.
• Lead and motivate front-of-house staff during service.
• Maintain high standards of service, presentation, and guest experience.
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, and performance management.
• Support rostering, wage control, and labour targets.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S, food safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Staff leadership

Hospitality mindset

Service excellence

Organised

Weekend availability

Australian work rights

Job description

Valarc Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Venue Manager for The Meatball and Wine Bar in Melbourne CBD. You will support the Venue Manager in daily operations, lead front-of-house during service, and uphold high standards of presentation and guest experience.

This hands-on leadership role suits someone who thrives on the floor, leads from the front, and is passionate about hospitality done properly. Weekend and evening work is required, with sponsorship potential for standout candidates.