Duty Manager

Lion Australia; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beer allowance

Venue relaunch

Team growth support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Little Creatures Fremantle, part of Lion Australia, seeks a full-time Duty Manager who leads on the floor, cares for guests, and guides the team through busy shifts. You’ll set the tone for each service, uphold standards, and foster a welcoming atmosphere that reflects our community vibe.

You’ll bring hospitality passion, prior experience in fast-paced venues, and a knack for clear communication. Relish the chance to help relaunch a Fremantle venue while growing your leadership skills and

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurants or fast-paced venues.
• Able to lead without micromanaging and coach the team.
• Excellent communication and calm under pressure.
• Passion for hospitality and genuine guest care.
• Comfort with managing day-to-day operations on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Leading service with confidence and common sense on the floor.
• Maintaining high standards without overcomplicating processes.
• Supporting the team and helping them grow.
• Managing day-to-day operations with a level head.
• Creating a warm, relaxed guest experience, not robotic but real.

Job description

We are looking for a full‑time Duty Manager who genuinely cares about hospitality not just the idea of it, but the day‑to‑day reality of looking after people, leading a team, and keeping a busy venue running smoothly.

Little Creatures has been a Fremantle staple for over 25 years, and this next chapter means a lot to us. If you love good food, respect proper Sequence of Service, and know your way around a beer tap, you’ll fit in well here. Personality matters too our team is full of humans who work hard, have a laugh, and take pride in what they do.

What the Role Looks Like:

This isn’t a clipboard‑and‑watch-from-the-sidelines kind of role. You’ll be on the floor, with the team, setting the tone for each shift.You’ll be:

• Leading service with confidence and common sense
• Keeping standards high without making it complicated
• Supporting the team and helping them grow
• Managing day‑to‑day operations with a level head
• Creating a warm, relaxed experience for guests not robotic, just real

If you’re someone who can read a room, stay calm when it ramps up, and keep everyone pointed in the same direction, you’ll do well here.

You’re the kind of person who:

• Actually, enjoys hospitality and the community that comes with it
• Has experience in restaurants or fast‑paced venues
• Knows how to lead without micromanaging
• Brings a bit of banter and personality, but also knows when to switch gears
• Takes pride in doing things properly, even when it’s busy
• Communicates clearly and honestly

What You’ll Get:

• Monthly beer allowance
• The chance to help relaunch a venue that means something to Fremantle
• A team who genuinely care about each other and about getting things right
• Room to grow your leadership skills and make your mark

If This Sounds Like You

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.
If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at ••••@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.