We're looking for a Venue Lead to run the floor and bar and set the standard for what a great day at Modus looks like.
You'll lead shifts, look after the team and keep service moving through busy weekends, live music, functions and everything in between.
It's a hands-on role.
You'll spend most of your time on the floor, working alongside the crew, while taking ownership of the details that keep the venue running smoothly.Key responsibilitiesLead front-of-house and bar operations across busy trading periods, including opening and closing the venue and handling cash-up and banking proceduresCoach, motivate and support a team of bartenders, floor staff and runners, and help with onboarding and training new startersDeliver a warm, knowledgeable guest experience, and make sure the team can talk confidently about our beers, styles and new releasesWork with the kitchen to keep food and drink service in syncHelp run functions and events across our spaces, from corporate lunches to celebrations, including run sheets, briefings and on-the-night executionManage stock, including keg and cellar management, ordering, receiving, stocktakes and minimising wastageHelp build rosters and manage labour to budgetUphold RSA, food safety, WHS and licensing compliance at all times,



and act as Duty Manager as requiredHandle guest feedback and resolve issues calmly and professionallyContribute ideas for events, activations and ways to keep the venue busy and loved by localsAbout youAt least 3+ years of hospitality experience in a supervisory or leadership role, ideally in a high-volume bar, brewery or pubA current NSW RSA competency card, an Approved Manager (Licensee) competency, not required but highly regarded.A genuine passion for craft beer, or a strong willingness to learn it inside outCalm, positive leadership under pressure and a knack for bringing out the best in a teamExperience with POS systems, rostering tools and stock controlAvailability across weekends, evenings and public holidaysFood Safety Supervisor certification is a bonusAbout usWork at an independent brewery with a solid, creative identity, in one of Newcastle's standout venues.
Get competitive pay and real career progression within a growing business.
Enjoy staff discounts on food, beer and merch, plus a shift drink.
Join brewery tours and beer education so you know the product from grain to glass.
Be part of a tight-knit, community-minded crew a short walk from the beach.
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📌 Venue Lead - Modus Merewether (New South Wales)
🏢 Modus Operandi Brewing
📍 New South Wales