Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are on the hunt for a Venue Manager to join a bustling Richmond eatery that’s fast becoming a local favourite. Known for its fresh, creative food and warm, welcoming atmosphere, this venue thrives on speed, quality, and genuine hospitality.

If you love being in the heart of the action, leading a team, and taking ownership of a venue from top to bottom, this is your opportunity. You’ll be the go-to person on site, ensuring every shift runs smoothly, the team is supported and motivated, and customers leave with a memorable experience every time.

What’s in it for you

• Full-time, hands-on leadership role with clear structure and opportunity to grow

• Salary $80K–$85K + super, plus monthly team performance bonuses

• Staff discounts, great company culture, and regular team events

• Lead a close-knit, supportive team in a venue known for quality and community vibes
  

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a team and developing staff through coaching, training, and leading by example

• Maintaining high standards in communication, uniform, presentation, and cleanliness

• Building rapport with guests, remembering regulars, and delivering fast, responsive service

• Following SOPs, prioritising team morale, and fostering a positive team culture

• Managing daily operations, including opening, closing, stock, rosters, budgets, and forecasts
  Ensuring compliance with food safety, RSA, and other regulatory requirements

What you need:

• Proven leadership and managerial experience in a similar fast-paced hospitality or retail environment

• Barista-trained with RSA, Food Safety Supervisor, and Do Food Safely certificates

• First Aid certification and Certificate III or higher in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, or similar

• Strong time management, organisation, and efficiency skills

• Hands-on, structured, and capable of maintaining high operational standards in an open-plan kitchen 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 a confidential discussion, please call Marissa on 0440 134 225 or email marissa@woodsco.com.au
  
  Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that 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.
  
  *only shortlisted candidates will be contacted