Piazza Restaurant Venue Manager

Montalto Vineyard Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine allowance

Staff discounts

Board engagement and leadership impact

Job summary

Montalto Vineyard Pty Ltd – Red Hill South VIC is seeking an experienced Piazza Venue Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive guest satisfaction and commercial performance. You will mentor staff, control labour and costs, and collaborate with kitchen and cellar door to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, this on-site role requires hands-on leadership, RSA certification, and availability for weekends and holidays in a picturesque Mornington Peninsula

Qualifications

• Experience as Venue Manager or senior hospitality leader.
• Strong operational and financial skills.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Passion for hospitality, food and wine in Mornington Peninsula.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to balance service leadership with administrative duties.
• Weekend and public holiday availability.
• Current RSA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for Piazza daily operations and service quality.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Piazza team.
• Manage rostering, staffing levels and labour costs.
• Drive profitability through cost control and revenue growth.
• Collaborate with kitchen, cellar door and other teams to ensure seamless guest experience.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Maintain POS, cash handling, stock control and reporting.
• Address guest feedback professionally.
• Ensure RSA, food safety and WHS compliance.
• Lead during busy periods, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Venue leadership

Operational management

Staff development

Budget and cost control

Food and wine hospitality

Education

RSA certificate

Tools

POS systems

Stock management software

Job description

Montalto Vineyard Pty Ltd – Red Hill South VIC

Montalto | Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula | Full time

Lead one of the Mornington Peninsula's most loved casual dining experiences.

Set amongst the vineyards of Montalto, the Piazza is our vibrant, relaxed, wood-fired and produce-driven dining destination. With a focus on great food, exceptional wine and genuine hospitality, it offers guests a memorable experience in a beautiful vineyard setting.

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Piazza Venue Manager to take ownership of the venue's day-to-day operations, lead our team and drive both guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this is a rare opportunity for a confident hospitality leader who loves being on the floor, developing people and taking genuine ownership of a busy venue.

What's in it for you

• Salary of $85,000 – $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• $1,600 per annum wine allowance to enjoy Montalto wines
• Staff discounts across Montalto's food, wine and olive oil
• The opportunity to lead an established venue in one of the Peninsula's most beautiful settings
• Direct engagement with the Board of Directors and genuine ownership of venue performance
• A supportive team and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing hospitality business

What you'll do

• Take full responsibility for the daily operations of the Piazza, ensuring exceptional service and a consistently high standard of presentation
• Lead, mentor and develop the Piazza team, including the Supervisor, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture
• Manage rostering, staffing levels and labour costs to achieve operational and financial targets
• Drive venue profitability through cost control, stock management, revenue growth and improved operational efficiencies
• Work closely with the kitchen, cellar door and other Montalto teams to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing performance management
• Maintain strong operational systems, including POS, cash handling, stock control and reporting
• Manage guest feedback and resolve issues professionally, so every visitor leaves with a positive impression
• Ensure compliance with RSA, food safety, workplace health and safety and relevant employment obligations
• Identify opportunities to improve the guest experience, increase sales and strengthen the Piazza's performance
• Lead from the front, staying actively involved in service during busy weekends, public holidays and peak trading periods

About you

• Proven experience as a Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager or in a comparable senior hospitality leadership role
• Strong operational and financial skills, including managing labour costs, budgets, stock and venue profitability
• A natural leader who can build, motivate and retain a high-performing team
• A passion for exceptional hospitality, with a genuine interest in food, wine and the Mornington Peninsula
• Highly organised and proactive, with confidence making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
• Comfort balancing hands-on service leadership with administrative and commercial responsibilities
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays as required
• Current RSA certificate