The Homestead Darwin

Assistant Venue Manager – Full Time

Darwin, Northern Territory

Love hospitality? Thrive in a fast-paced pub environment? We want to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Venue Manager to help lead one of Darwin's newest hospitality venues. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys developing people, team culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving profitability, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for both patrons and staff.

You'll work closely with the General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across the bar, restaurant, gaming, entertainment, and events while leading from the front.

About the Role

As Assistant Venue Manager, you'll play a key role in the successful operation of the venue by:

- Leading and motivating a large hospitality team.

- Delivering exceptional customer service standards.

- Supervising daily venue operations across food, beverage and gaming.

- Managing staff rosters, labour costs and productivity.

- Coaching, mentoring and developing team members.

- Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service.

- Ensuring compliance with the NT Liquor Act, RSA requirements, WHS legislation and venue policies.

- Monitoring stock control, ordering, wastage and cost of goods.

- Assisting with budgeting, financial reporting and achieving KPI targets.

- Managing incidents professionally and maintaining a safe environment for guests and staff.

- Supporting entertainment, promotions and special events.

- Acting as Venue Manager during leave and rostered absences.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with:

- Previous leadership experience in a busy pub,



hotel or licensed venue.

- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations.

- Experience managing and building teams in high-volume environments.

- Excellent communication and people management skills.

- A proactive, hands-on leadership style.

- Solid organisational and problem-solving abilities.

- Commercial acumen with an understanding of labour, GP and operational costs.

- Confidence making decisions under pressure.

- A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

Essential Requirements

- Current NT RSA Certificate.

- Current NT RSG Certificate

- Current driver's licence.

- Availability to work nights, weekends and public holidays.

- Full Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded

- Gaming Machine Manager's Licence.

- Gaming and Keno experience.

- First Aid Certificate.

- Experience with H&L; POS and Deputy systems.

- Strong Knowledge of the NT hospitality industry.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package.

- Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group.

- Ongoing leadership development and training.

- Supportive management team.

- Staff discounts across our portfolio.

- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on one of Darwin's premier hospitality venues.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an energetic hospitality leader who enjoys leading from the front and wants to be part of an exciting new venue with a great team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your

- Resume

- Cover Letter outlining your experience and why you're the right fit

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so don't wait to apply.

Email applications to *@thehomesteaddarwin.au

📌 Assistant Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Top End Lodges
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