Assistant Venue Manager – Specialty Coffee & Cocktail Bar

Toby’s Estate | George Street, SydneyFull-Time, Part-Time or Casual

Great coffee. Creative cocktails. Strong leadership.

Toby’s Estate is bringing a new hospitality experience to George Street, combining specialty coffee, creative cocktails and a considered food offering in a brand-new venue.

We’re building our team from the ground up and looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Manager to work alongside our Venue Manager in establishing and delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

This is an opportunity for a confident hospitality professional who understands both café and bar operations, enjoys leading people and is ready to take the next step in their career.

About the Role

As Assistant Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the venue, help develop the team and maintain high standards across every part of the operation.

You’ll be a key leader on the floor, stepping in for the Venue Manager when required and working across different sections to ensure service runs smoothly, whether it’s the morning coffee rush or evening cocktail trade.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the Venue Manager with daily operations and team leadership.
- Stepping in to manage the venue in the Venue Manager’s absence.
- Leading shifts, coordinating service and supporting the team during busy periods.
- Maintaining strong specialty coffee standards and supporting the bar and cocktail operation.
- Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving guest concerns professionally.
- Coaching, training and developing team members.
- Ensuring compliance with NSW liquor laws, RSA requirements and venue procedures.
- Supporting rostering,



opening and closing procedures, stock management and general operational tasks.
- Working hands-on across all sections, including coffee, bar, floor and customer service.
- Helping build a positive, professional team culture from day one.

What We're Looking For

- Previous hospitality supervisory, team leadership or assistant management experience.
- Specialty coffee knowledge and experience working in a bar environment are essential.
- A sound understanding of NSW liquor laws and responsible service of alcohol requirements.
- A current NSW RSA competency.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- The confidence to lead a team, make decisions and take ownership of a shift.
- A professional presentation and a positive, approachable manner.
- A hands-on attitude and willingness to jump into any section when needed.
- Strong organisation, reliability and the ability to perform under pressure.

The Opportunity

- Full-time, part-time or casual employment opportunities.
- A roster across our seven-day operation, generally structured around five days per week for full time arrangements, including some evening shifts and one weekend day.
- The opportunity to help launch a brand-new Toby’s Estate venue.
- A supportive leadership team and opportunities to develop your hospitality management career.
- A varied role combining specialty coffee, cocktails, food and guest experience.

We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute ideas and help build a great team from the ground up.

If you're ready to take the next step in hospitality leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Toby’s Estate George Street opening team.

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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