Front of House Leaders: Venue & Restaurant Managers, Bar Managers & Sommeliers

One of Australia’s most established hospitality groups, Trader House, is seeking senior talent and industry leaders to join our team during an exciting stage of growth. These positions will help drive our businesses, support the training and development of our teams, and uphold an exceptional guest experience.

About us:

Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.

Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October 2026. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.

Join a team shaping Australia’s hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.

About the role:

Strong candidates will have previous experience managing successful venues,and be seeking an opportunity to lead in a creative, compassionate and decisive manner. Central to these positions is steadfast leadership - through a strategic long-term approach to training, recruitment and development - as well as the ability to meet financial targets while delivering a market-leading food and beverage program.

‘...(Andrew) McConnell's venues have always been Melbourne's own hospitality university. It's really something, watching a big team glide through their paces.’ – The Age Good Food.

The opportunities include:

- Working alongside respected industry leaders
- Working with the best produce, beverage and supplier
- Access to our internal WSET Level 2 and 3 training
- Innovative and engaging training programs - from service, food and beverage, management, finance, HR and more
- Your energy and creative input are encouraged - have a say in the future of the business




- Above industry average pay and working conditions
- Internal promotions - achieve your career goals with us
- Job security - Trader House restaurants have been a leader in Melbourne’s restaurant scene for over a decade, and we’re stronger than ever
- A focus on wellbeing - with opportunities to attain a Mental Health First Aid certification, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our aim is to offer meaningful hospitality, through knowledge, pride, professionalism and warmth. Our menus share an ethos of quality produce prepared with finesse, showcasing our favourite local farmers and producers.

Andrew McConnell and his businesses continue to challenge industry norms through exciting culinary vision and best practice across the board. We’re committed to creating sustainable careers, where you’ll thrive long-term without burnout. This is an opportunity to be part of an incredible leadership team and foster a robust culture, while upholding our values of development, quality, inclusivity, community and sustainability.

We run restaurants driven by quality. Food and wine is our passion. If you’re a service-driven individual with an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you and discuss which role and venue best suit your background and ambition.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Front of House Leader?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years of Venue Management experience do you have?
- Do you have serving experience within a fine dining restaurant?

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📌 Front of House Leaders: Venue & Restaurant Managers, Bar Managers & Sommeliers (Melbourne)
🏢 Trader House
📍 Melbourne