Training and Development Manager

Varsity Bar; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Staff discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Varsity Bar is growing and seeks an experienced Learning & Development Manager to build the next generation of leaders, elevate operational capability and bring our people strategy to life.

The role involves leading onboarding, leadership development, venue training systems and capability programs across multiple venues, with travel between sites to embed outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality learning and development leadership.
• Ability to design and facilitate training programs across multiple venues.
• Strong people development mindset and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve Varsity’s Learning & Development function across multiple venues.
• Design and deliver onboarding programs for team members and leaders.
• Develop engaging training content and operational learning resources.
• Facilitate leadership development and Train the Trainer programs.
• Support venue openings through structured training and operational readiness.
• Coach and develop venue leaders to build capability and performance.
• Drive training compliance and consistency across all venues.
• Partner with Operations leaders to identify development opportunities and succession pathways.
• Manage learning systems, reporting and training processes.
• Support people development initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement and retention.
• Deliver workshops, leadership sessions and operational training programs.
• Travel between venues to support teams and embed learning outcomes.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Learning & Development

Operations leadership

Project management

Coaching

Leadership development

Influencing

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Founded by three mates in 2013, Varsity has grown from your favourite student bar into one of WA’s most exciting entertainment hospitality brands.

From burgers, beers and wings to arcade games, bowling and packed-out venues, we’re all about creating unforgettable experiences and Good Times Always.

As Varsity continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to help build the next generation of leaders, elevate operational capability and bring our people strategy to life.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to spend approximately 6–8 weeks training in WA to immerse themselves in the Varsity brand, culture and operations prior to commencing the role in Victoria.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape Training & Development within a fast-growing hospitality and entertainment business.

Working closely with Operations and People & Culture, you’ll lead the delivery of onboarding programs, leadership development initiatives, venue training systems and operational capability programs across the business.

You’ll play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences that support performance, consistency and culture while partnering with venue leaders to develop future talent pipelines.

This role requires someone equally comfortable building strategy and rolling up their sleeves in venue alongside operational teams.

What Will You Do?

• Lead and evolve Varsity’s Learning & Development function across multiple venues
• Design and deliver onboarding programs for team members and leaders
• Develop engaging training content and operational learning resources
• Facilitate leadership development and Train the Trainer programs
• Support venue openings through structured training and operational readiness
• Coach and develop venue leaders to build capability and performance
• Drive training compliance and consistency across all venues
• Partner with Operations leaders to identify development opportunities and succession pathways
• Manage and improve learning systems, reporting and training processes
• Support people development initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement and retention
• Deliver workshops, leadership sessions and operational training programs
• Travel between venues to support teams and embed learning outcomes

What Will You Bring?

• Previous experience in hospitality, Learning & Development, Training or Operations leadership
• Strong understanding of multi-site hospitality operations
• Experience creating and facilitating engaging training programs
• Ability to influence, coach and build strong relationships across all levels of the business
• Passion for leadership development and people growth
• High energy, adaptability and a hands‑on approach
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Experience with learning platforms and training systems is highly regarded
• Confidence working in fast-paced and growing environments
• Ability to balance both strategic planning and operational execution
• Competitive salary package
• Genuine career growth opportunities within the expanding Signature Hospitality Group portfolio
• Work with a high‑energy, people‑first hospitality brand
• Staff discounts across Signature Hospitality venues nationally
• Access to employee discounts across leading retail brands
• A role where you can genuinely influence culture, leadership and growth

Don't rule yourself out if you don't meet all the above criteria, with exciting expansion plans coming soon, our team are growing across the board, so we might just have the perfect role for you!