Established in 1853, The Duke of Wellington is Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub and one of the city’s most iconic hospitality venues. With a talented crew, a buzzing atmosphere, and a huge functions season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to join the team.
We’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Venue Manager to join our already well-established management team.
As Assistant Venue Manager, you’ll work side by side with the Venue Manager to help drive the day-to-day operations of the venue. From leading the team on the floor and keeping the venue running smoothly, you’ll play a key role in the continued success of this historic pub.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional who loves fast-paced venues, enjoys leading from the front, and is ready to take the next step in their career within one of Melbourne’s most recognized pubs.
What's on Offer:
Generous Salary $80,000 - $85,000 + Super
KPI Bonus $5,000
Opportunity to be part of a professional and well-known hospitality team
Discount across 200+ venues in Aus & NZ
Autonomous role with excellent company support
Exceptional team culture & work-life balance
Essential requirements:
2+ years of Management experience in a similar venue
Experience working in a fast-paced Food & beverage venue
Strong Beverage knowledge
Understanding and ability to learn venue reporting and systems
Presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends
Ability to stocktake and investigate stock loss
Be able to implement and execute promotions throughout the business successfully
Hold a current VIC RSA
We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures. Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of Management experience in a similar venue
- Experience working in a fast-paced Food & beverage venue
- Strong Beverage knowledge
- Understanding and ability to learn venue reporting and systems
- Presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends
- Ability to stocktake and investigate stock loss
- Be able to implement and execute promotions throughout the business successfully
- Hold a current VIC RSA
What We Do
Australian Venue Co. is a hospitality firm that operates a portfolio of over 200 pubs, bars, restaurants, and event spaces across Australia and New Zealand. The company takes a local-first approach, tailoring menus, customer service, and design to the specific local market while providing specialist support at scale from its centralized head office to revitalize and maintain high-quality standards across its venues.
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