Assistant Venue Manager

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Union House Full time $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Union House is a place for the community, sharing pub values built on genuine and generous hospitality. Whether it's the front bar buzzing with sport, the rooftop filled with friends at sundown, the dining room set for relaxed dinners where conversations linger, or the function space celebrating milestones, each corner of Union House carries the same welcoming values. We're now looking for an Assistant Venue Manager to carry those values forward and help us write the next chapter.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with at least 4 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a busy pub, restaurant, or bar environment. You'll bring proven shift leadership, team development, and operational know-how, and be ready to step up into a senior management pathway.

We're after someone who is:

  • Approachable, welcoming, and positive. Someone guests and staff alike gravitate toward.
  • Hands-on and motivated, leading by example and keeping calm in the busiest moments.
  • Experienced in both elevated dining and fast-paced bar service, with cocktail and wine knowledge to back it up.
  • Confident in managing a team, training staff, and delivering consistently great service.
  • Ambitious and eager to learn, with a genuine love for food, wine, and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • WSET level 3 a bonus.
  • Knowledge across OpenTable, Deputy and OrderMate an advantage.
What You'll Be Doing

This is a senior role with variety and responsibility. You'll be:

  • Running daily operations, from floor to bar to cellar, with a focus on service standards, safety, and compliance.
  • Supporting the Venue Manager by rostering, planning, and stepping up when needed.
  • Leading and motivating the team, coaching them to deliver genuine and generous hospitality.
  • Driving customer and community engagement, from locals' nights to function packages and social media.
  • Managing stock, financial controls, and cash-ups with precision.
  • Overseeing health and safety and ensuring our venue always operates to the highest standard.
  • Having the opportunity to contribute to business development and shape product offerings across the venue.
Who This Role Suits

This role is made for someone who thrives in venues that are both busy and beloved, places that set the standard with quality food and drink, consistent service, and a strong following. If you've worked in pubs, restaurants, or bars known for their energy, popularity, and attention to detail, you'll recognise the pace and expectations we're talking about. Most importantly, you'll care about people, about creating memorable guest experiences and fostering a team culture that feels supportive, fair, and energised.

What We Offer
  • A salary of $75–85k (depending on experience) + super under the Publican.Co Enterprise Agreement 2023/2024, with guaranteed annual salary increases.
  • A consistent full-time weekly roster with Wednesday–Sunday availability
  • A senior management pathway with genuine opportunities to grow in one of Melbourne's most exciting hospitality groups.
  • Opportunities to input into business development and product offerings, making your mark on Union House.
  • Staff meals, discounts across venues, and the chance to be part of a positive and supportive leadership culture.
  • The buzz of working in a dynamic Richmond venue with a loyal and diverse crowd.

Apply directly through SEEK and attach your CV,

OR email HR at with the subject line:

"Your Name | Union House | AVM Application".

As this is a fulltime position you will need full Australian work rights for this role.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our venues.


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