Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are thrilled to partner with a Japanese rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Drawing inspiration from 1980s Tokyo, this venue combines izakaya-style dining, specialist sakes and craft cocktails with a music and nightlife vibe. With multiple dining areas including a rooftop terrace, omakase bar and private dining mezzanine, this is a standout venue that invites guests to dine, drink and linger long into the night.

We’re looking for a Venue Manager who thrives in hospitality and is excited to lead a team in delivering exceptional service, creativity and consistent excellence.

What’s in it for you?

• $90,000 + Super (negotiable based on experience).

• Lead operations at a distinctive Melbourne venue with a strong identity and loyal following.

• Shape service and operational culture in a fast-paced restaurant/bar/nightlife space.

• Ownership of team development, strategic initiatives and guest experience outcomes.

What do you do?

• Lead daily venue operations across dining, bar and terrace experiences.

• Champion service excellence, operational consistency and an energetic atmosphere.

• Mentor and develop a high-performing team across FOH and service departments.

• Oversee financial performance, budgets and cost control.

• Collaborate with culinary, beverage and events teams to elevate guest experiences.

• Support strategic planning, events execution and long-term venue growth.

• Maintain standards of hospitality, safety, cleanliness and guest engagement.

What do you need?

• Proven hospitality leadership experience, ideally in a restaurant/bar/nightlife venue.

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive financial performance.

• People-first leadership style with team mentoring experience.

• Exceptional communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A passion for guest experience, creative hospitality and Melbourne’s dining scene.

• Experience in dynamic, multi-service environments preferred.

• Comfortable working late nights and weekend shifts in a vibrant venue.

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:

• Kat on 0482 095 930 or kat@woodsco.com.au

• Shea on 0407 163 529 or shea@woodsco.com.au.

Woods & 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.