Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are excited to partner with a bold, high-energy Japanese-inspired restaurant and bar located in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Famous for its irreverent take on modern Japanese dining, this venue delivers loud flavours, playful presentation and a buzzing, fast-paced atmosphere night after night.

We’re looking for an Assistant Venue Manager that is someone who can lead from the floor, bring energy to every service and help drive a tight, fun and high-performing team.

What’s in it for you?

• $75,000–$85,000k Package (based on experience)
• Join a venue with serious industry credibility and constant buzz
• Step into a key leadership role with real growth and development pathways
• A culture that rewards initiative, personality and strong service instincts

What do you do?

• Support daily operations across busy lunch and dinner services
• ​​​​​​​Lead from the front during peak trade, setting the tone for service
• Motivate, train and develop FOH teams to deliver standout experiences
• Assist with labour management, stock control and cost efficiencies
• Maintain service standards, speed and atmosphere during high-volume trade
• Work closely with senior leadership on service execution and team performance
• Ensure compliance across safety, cleanliness and operational standards

What do you need?

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or supervisor in a fast-paced venue
• ​​​​​​​Strong floor presence and the ability to lead under pressure
• A people-first leadership style with high standards
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and service flow
• Confidence, energy and clear communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a speedy environment

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:

• Imogen on 0499 187 524 or imogen@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 linguistically diverse backgrounds, 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.