Dynamic Venue Manager: Service, Events & Operations

Meatworks co / Pino Pinelli; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meatworks Co. in South Melbourne is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead front-of-house operations across lunch, dinner, and events.

You will recruit, train and mentor staff, optimise rosters, and manage wage costs and inventory while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role requires at least 2 years in a busy venue, a collaborative leadership style, strong business acumen, and a current Victorian RSA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading front-of-house in a high-volume venue.
• Hands-on leadership with staff mentoring under pressure.
• Strong understanding of wage costs, COGS, inventory, POS systems.
• Current Victorian RSA licensing.
• Clear, professional guest-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily FOH operations for lunch, dinner, and functions.
• Recruit, onboard, train and mentor service staff; optimise weekly rosters.
• Monitor KPIs, wage costs, stock, and POS reconciliations; support P&L.
• Manage guest relations and proactively address feedback to drive repeat business.
• Ensure compliance with RSA, Food Safety, and WHS policies.
• Assist in planning and executing private events and promotions.

Skills

Venue management

Leadership

Business acumen

RSA

Communication

Job description

Meatworks Co. in South Melbourne is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead front-of-house operations across lunch, dinner, and events.

You will recruit, train and mentor staff, optimise rosters, and manage wage costs and inventory while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role requires at least 2 years in a busy venue, a collaborative leadership style, strong business acumen, and a current Victorian RSA.