Assistant Venue Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Full time
Assistant Venue Manager - Spiegel Haus and Rooftop Bar

About Us:
Spiegel Haus Melbourne is an exciting new 1000+ pax hospitality and cultural precinct in the heart of Melbourne's CBD - opening this October.

Featuring a stunning 120-year-old Spiegeltent for immersive theatre, a huge rooftop bar, and versatile activation spaces for shows, festivals, and corporate events, the Spiegel Haus precinct will become synonymous with Melbourne's hospitality scene.

Blending world-class theatre, stunning live performances, festival partnerships, and premium hospitality, join us in crafting Melbourne's next iconic cultural destination.

The Role:
We're looking for an Assistant Venue Manager - Hospitality to help lead day-to-day operations.

As AVM - Hospitality, you will support the Venue Manager across our multiple bars, food outlets and activation spaces - focusing on bar operations, front of house, stock control, staffing, and guest experience.

You'll work alongside an AVM - Theatre (who manages the theatre spaces, ushers, producers, riggers, show logistics etc) - so you can focus on delivering exceptional service across hospitality and front of house.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee bar and front of house hospitality operations across the precinct

Lead the venue when the Venue Manager is off-site

Roster and supervise bar and floor staff during service

Assist with stock, supplier coordination and deliveries

Help drive revenue targets and meet cost KPIs

Ensure compliance with licensing, permits, RSA, safety and industry standards

About You:

Proven hospitality leadership in a high-volume venue (multi-space venue experience is preferred but not essential)

Experience managing staff and running service

Confident in stock management, supplier coordination and back of house processes

Cool and logical under pressure - with a positive, get-the-job-done attitude

Hands-on and happy to dive into whatever task is needed

Be a core part of Melbourne's next hospitality institution, that will reshape the CBD's cultural landscape

A planned 9-month season with a 3-month off-season gives you time to reset, rest, or plan - and yes, you're paid for the full 12 months

Unique career growth opportunity working with a top-tier hospitality team

Competitive salary, based on experience

To Apply

Send through a resume and cover letter, and mention your favourite bar/venue in Melbourne.

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