Hands-On Venue Leader — Assistant Manager

The Waterfront Tavern; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ELG Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Venue Manager for Waterfront Tavern in Perth. The role combines hands-on floor leadership with overseeing bar, restaurant and functions teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.

You will work alongside the Venue Manager, actively involved in service, daily operations and staff development while ensuring safety, stock control and smooth shift transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality supervisory/management.
• Strong service focus and guest-centric approach.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy venue.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to stock and cash handling responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during service to ensure friendly, efficient and professional service.
• Support Venue Manager with daily operations across bar, restaurant and functions.
• Supervise staff, coordinate sections, manage breaks and shift transitions.
• Assist with staff training, coaching and maintaining service standards.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints and service issues.
• Ensure RSA, food safety and workplace safety requirements are followed.
• Oversee stock ordering, deliveries, rotation, storage and stocktakes.
• Oversee cash handling, daily reconciliations and operational reporting.
• Assist with opening, closing and daily operational checks.

Skills

Hospitality supervisory experience

Team leadership

Service orientation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stock and cash handling

Evenings/weekends/public holidays work

Education

Current RSA

Approved Manager Card or eligibility

First Aid Certificate

Fire Warden Training

Job description

ELG Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Venue Manager for Waterfront Tavern in Perth. The role combines hands-on floor leadership with overseeing bar, restaurant and functions teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.

You will work alongside the Venue Manager, actively involved in service, daily operations and staff development while ensuring safety, stock control and smooth shift transitions.