Hoopla Pakenham is hiring a Full time Assistant Manager role in Pakenham, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.
Requirements for this role:
Flexible hours available
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Expected salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Assistant Manager – New Venue Opening late July
Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar JOIN AN ESTABLISHED TEAM + BUSINESS IN A NEW STORE OPENING
Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | $60,000 – $65,000 Salary Package
At Hoopla Kitchen & Bar, we are building a destination for families, food lovers, and people looking for a fun, energetic experience.
With the exciting launch of our brand-new Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar venue, we are searching for a passionate, and hands-on Assistant Manager to help lead our venue from day one.
This is a genuine leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments, understands modern café/restaurant operations, and takes pride in building robust team culture, systems, consistency, and quality.
We need the right candidate to assist our venue managers to execute service at a high standard while building and helping to lead an exceptional front of house team.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hospitality, loves developing teams, and leads from the front to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
ABOUT HOOPLA
Hoopla is a modern, family-friendly entertainment venue offering:
Café and dining service
Parties, functions and corporate events
Bowling, arcade and entertainment attractions
A fast-paced, high-energy environment




We're building a culture focused on strong leadership, high standards and great customer experiences.
THE ROLE
As an Assistant Manager, you will oversee and assist with the day-to-day operations of the venue, including:
Confidence in leading, training and developing staff
Running efficient, high-quality service periods
Overseeing stock control and venue operations
Maintaining food safety, OHS and compliance standards
Delivering exceptional guest experiences
Working closely with senior management to drive performance and culture
This is a hands-on position where you'll be expected to lead from the floor, set standards and assist in building a strong team culture.
Weekends and public holidays are essential.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Previous experience in hospitality or entertainment venues
Strong leadership and communication skills
Passion for training and developing staff
Some experience with rostering, Labor management and basic financials is a big plus
Calm under pressure and highly organised
Energetic, reliable and professional
A strong focus on customer experience and team culture
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary package between
$60,000 – $65,000 + super
, depending on experience
Genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive leadership team and ongoing development
Fun, fast-paced and growing workplace environment
Opportunity to be part of an exciting new venue opening
APPLY NOW
If you're passionate about hospitality, love leading teams, and want to grow with an exciting entertainment brand, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter.

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