The Waterside Hotel is a six-level hospitality destination in the heart of Melbourne CBD, our biggest pub redevelopment yet. From after work knockoffs and long lunches to special dinners , celebrations, late nights and events, there is always something happening.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to help lead our team and build on an already thriving venue. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our culture and standards while leading from the front. You’ll be hands-on and visible, running shifts with confidence, guiding the team and ensuring every guest leaves with a reason to return.

Who you are

You’re a natural leader. Running shifts comes second nature and you keep calm when it’s busy, delivering service that’s as genuine as it is memorable. You'll bring:
3 years’ experience in hospitality leadership, ideally in a high-volume bar or late-night venue
Ability to coach, train and inspire your team,



creating a culture of trust and drive
Confident in shift and bar management, costs and rosters, adjusting quickly when last minute changes are needed
You know compliance inside out: RSA, late-night trade, food safety, WHS and security
Easily connect with people, building rapport with both the team and guests
You’re up for the late nights (3–4am on weekends)

We offer competitive wages, monthly rewards and recognition, rostering that works around you, staff discounts, a wine club, a basketball team, career progression with plenty more exciting things still to come.

Friendly, unpretentious, energetic and skilled — that's us. If it's you too, we want to hear from you.

Apply now.

📌 Duty Manager Melbourne
🏢 Sand Hill Road
📍 Melbourne