Venue Manager - Bistecca
Sydney-based hospitality group Liquid & Larder are searching for an experienced, charismatic Venue Manager to lead the team at Bistecca.
About The Venue
The Bistecca experience begins by pulling up a stool or a candle-lit table in the old-world, wood-panelled cocktail bar, stocked with amaro from across the world, including our Four Pillars classic Negroni. Moving into the intimate 50-seat restaurant, you're greeted by refined Tuscan hospitality. From the table, take in our famous Bistecca butcher's block and open hearth, which fills the dining room with timeless warmth. The space then flows to a bottle-lined enoteca (wine room) available for private dining.
Bistecca is fast paced, though our guests are met with a warm, timeless and nostalgic feeling that is sincere and welcoming. We want them to feel comfortable, and still have a sense of the raw, rustic, and a little bit of cheek.
About The Role
As Venue Manager, you'll be the driving force behind Bistecca's day-to-day operation and its long-term success. You'll take full ownership of the floor, working closely with our Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure the dining room matches the ambition of the food — from the pace and polish of service to the theatre of the butcher's block and open hearth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Rostering, recruitment, and training for the floor and bar team
Building a team who can speak confidently to our amaro and wine list and deliver refined, story-driven hospitality night after night
Managing stock and supplier relationships across the bar, restaurant, and enoteca
Cost control and close attention to P&L; performance
Setting the standard for presentation and service quality
Leading visibly on the floor, coaching in real time, and setting the tone for a team culture that's supportive, accountable,



and genuinely proud of the guest experience it creates
This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real input into how the venue runs, not just how it performs on a given night.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
Consistency and self-assurance, backed by a genuine team-first mindset, we're in this together, and that means pushing yourself and your people in equal measure
A willingness to take ownership without hesitation
A mindset that views mistakes an an opportunity to grow
Humility and respect, on and off the floor
A drive to create an experience, because that's what sits at the heart of everything we do at Bistecca
Prior experience in a busy, hatted venue is essential
A keen eye for detail to maintain the consistent quality of our offerings
Benefits Of Joining Liquid & Larder:
Lunch & dinner services
Discount across all Liquid & Larder venues
Solid focus on work/life balance
Growth & mentorship with a career-driven hospitality group
Discounted Virgin Active Club membership
Potential for external coaching & development
About Liquid & Larder:
Liquid & Larder, the group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, The Rover and Alfie's, are a sensory-driven and imaginative company that create and operate hospitality venues and experiences. Leveraging the diverse experience of our people to produce venues that provide escapism, comfort and surprise to our guests.
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📌 Venue Manager: Lead Refined Service & Team Growth (New South Wales)
🏢 Bistecca
📍 New South Wales