Venue Supervisor - Daytime

Elio's Place; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits across venues

Job summary

Elio’s Place in Melbourne is seeking a passionate and experienced venue supervisor to join our management team. This daytime role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences while overseeing front-of-house operations during breakfast and lunch service.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years in a leadership role, strong service knowledge, and a genuine passion for hospitality. RSA and wine knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' leadership in a full-service restaurant setting.
• Strong service knowledge with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in wine, spirits, cocktails, and espresso coffee preparation.
• Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations across breakfast and lunch service.
• Train, support and motivate team members to deliver warm, professional service.
• Prepare and serve quality espresso coffee with consistency.
• Provide knowledgeable wine, spirits and cocktail service.
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships for front-of-house operations.
• Handle guest inquiries and feedback professionally with kitchen and management teams.
• Assist with rostering, opening and closing procedures, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, food safety and workplace safety.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Espresso Coffee

Wine Service

Team Development

Education

RSA certificate

Wine education (advantage)

Job description

For the Love Hospitality is a growing, professional and passionate group, run by sibling duo, Adam and Elisa. We’ve been creating since 2012, with venues Elio's Place, Greta and Maverick, all located in the Melbourne CBD.

Elio’s Place is Melbourne’s all-day bistro in the heart of Flinders Lane, Melbourne’s culinary district. Open early, up late, we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Our menu showcases European bistro classics combined with modern Australian flair. It’s where old world European charm meets warm and welcoming hospitality.

Who we are

For the Love Hospitality is a growing, professional and passionate group, run by sibling duo, Adam and Elisa. We’ve been creating since 2012, with venues Elio's Place, Greta and Maverick, all located in the Melbourne CBD.

Elio’s Place is Melbourne’s all-day bistro in the heart of Flinders Lane, Melbourne’s culinary district. Open early, up late, we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Our menu showcases European bistro classics combined with modern Australian flair. It’s where old world European charm meets warm and welcoming hospitality.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced venue supervisor to join our management team. This hands‑on leadership role is focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences while overseeing the front‑of‑house operations during daytime service.

The successful candidate will have strong restaurant service experience, confidence leading a team, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Sound knowledge of coffee, wine, cocktails, and spirits is essential.

This is a full‑time position requiring daytime availability, including weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate front‑of‑house operations across breakfast and lunch service.
• Train, support, and motivate team members to deliver warm, professional and attentive service.
• Prepare and serve quality espresso coffee, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Provide knowledgeable wine, spirits, and cocktail service.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships for beverage and front‑of‑house operations.
• Handle guest enquiries and feedback professionally while ensuring smooth daily service in collaboration with kitchen and management teams.
• Assist with rostering, opening and closing procedures, and day to day operational requirements.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, food safety, and workplace safety.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant setting.
• Strong operational knowledge of restaurant service, with exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in wine, spirits, cocktails, and espresso coffee preparation, including milk texturing and latte art.
• Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
• WSET qualification or formal wine education is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing, professional, and passionate hospitality group committed to exceptional guest experiences.
• Be part of an owner‑operated venue with leadership and support.
• Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with daytime hours.
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Staff benefits across all For The Love Hospitality venues.

We are looking to recruit the newest addition to the front of house team promptly, therefore only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.