Woods & Co Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a premium, multi-faceted venue in Melbourne's Docklands, offering a distinctive mix of cafe, wine bar, and private events. Situated in the heart of a vibrant community with local businesses and the iconic Marvel Stadium nearby, this venue is a central hub for dining and events. We're looking for an experienced, self-driven Venue Manager to lead daily operations and be involved in private event coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to advance their career and grow alongside a venue with exciting expansion plans.In this role, you'll take charge of staff training and management, lend support during peak service hours, and oversee key operational duties like inventory control and rostering. As the venue expands, you'll also lead the launch of its dinner service and support the coordination of private events for groups of up to 100 guests.The ideal candidate is highly organised, has a foundational knowledge of wine, and brings a proactive, problem-solving approach—whether troubleshooting a coffee machine issue or handling a point-of-sale concern. With future locations in the works, this role offers a clear pathway to a dual-location management or a General Manager position.If you're looking for a dynamic role where you can make an impact and be part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you!What's in it for you?$80,000 - $90,000 + Super.Work in a prime location with a supportive and professional team.An opportunity to play a hands-on role in venue operations and events, including AFL and Melbourne Renegades events.Room for growth as the business expands with new venues in Sydney and Albert Park.Potential to build and lead a reliable team, with full ownership of training, consistency, and service standards.Opportunity to grow into a General Manager role across multiple venues as the company scales.What do you do?Manage all day-to-day operations, including overseeing cafe, restaurant, and occasionally event spaces.Play an active role on the floor during peak times, ensuring smooth service.Handle event coordination, working closely with residents who use the space and managing events of up to 100 guests.Collaborate closely with the customer service representative to maintain high service standards.Manage rosters, inventory, and day-to-day ordering using Deputy and Square POS.Be a hands-on problem solver, able to troubleshoot issues such as coffee machine maintenance or point of sale disruptions.Prepare the venue for growth, including the launch of a dinner service as it secures a liquor licence in the new year.What do you need?Proven experience in a venue management role, ideally in a multi-functional cafe, restaurant, or event space.Strong organisational skills and an autonomous work ethic.Ability to build, train, and lead a high-performing team.Wine knowledge and a strong understanding of hospitality service standards.Experience with Deputy and Square POS systems preferred.Flexibility to work occasional nights and early evenings, especially with the addition of dinner service.Commitment to consistency in service standards and dedication to a hands-on role.If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:Aydin on 0458 521 724 or ****** on 0407 163 529 or ****** & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.
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