ABOUT THE VENUE & GROUP

This lively Sydney city hub brings together food, beverage, sport, gaming, functions and entertainment. It’s the kind of venue where after-work drinks turn into an evening out, the atmosphere builds quickly and a good manager makes all the difference.

Behind it is an established, independent family-owned hospitality group with decades in the industry. This is a business built around welcoming pubs, genuine hospitality and pride in looking after both guests and the people delivering the experience.

The group values operators who take ownership, care about their team and understand that the little things matter, even when the venue is at full pace.

They’re looking for an Assistant Manager who brings that mindset, enjoys being in the thick of service and has the ambition to grow into Venue Management.

THE ROLE | LEAD THE FLOOR, LEARN THE BUSINESS

Working closely with the Venue Manager and wider leadership team, you’ll take genuine ownership of your shifts while developing a broader understanding of the business.

You’ll be visible on the floor, confident making decisions and ready to jump in wherever the team needs you. That could mean helping behind the bar, coaching a new starter, handling a guest concern or keeping several parts of the operation moving at once.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading busy food, beverage and gaming shifts, including opening and closing the venue.
• Directing, motivating and coaching the team, while supporting onboarding and training.
• Keeping service, presentation and guest experience standards high, including during functions and events.




• Managing cash controls, tills, floats and reconciliation, alongside supporting ordering, deliveries and stocktakes.
• Working with security, responding to incidents and maintaining RSA, RCG, food safety and WHS standards.
• Completing clear shift reports and handovers so the next team starts informed and ready.

You’ll have responsibility for the shift, with experienced people around you to support your development.

THE PROGRESSION | BUILD TOWARDS VENUE MANAGEMENT

The goal isn’t simply to find someone who can cover the roster.

This group wants an operator who is interested in what comes next: someone keen to understand not just how to run a good shift, but how to run a successful venue.

You’ll build your experience across team leadership, operational standards, compliance, stock and cash controls, and commercial performance. With several revenue streams under one roof, there’s plenty of prospect to understand how the different parts of a busy pub work together.

For an ambitious Assistant Manager or a strong Duty Manager ready for broader responsibility, this is a chance to develop the skills needed for the next level.

ABOUT YOU | YOU’RE AT YOUR BEST WHEN IT’S BUSY





You’re the manager who becomes more visible when service picks up.

You can read the room, give clear direction and keep your team focused without losing the warmth that makes people enjoy coming to the pub.

You’ll bring Assistant Manager, Duty Manager or similar leadership experience within a busy pub, bar, hotel or entertainment venue. Strong food and beverage knowledge, confident cash handling and practical problem-solving are important, with gaming experience highly regarded.

Just as importantly, you’re comfortable coaching people, taking ownership of decisions and working a rotating seven-day roster.

You care about running a great shift, and you’re ready to learn what it takes to run the whole venue.

SALARY & BENEFITS | $85K-$95K + SUPER

The package is $85,000-$95,000 + Super, with mixed shifts and a hands-on role across a varied, high-volume operation.

You’ll join an established family-owned group, work alongside experienced venue leadership and gain exposure to the business side of hospitality, not just the daily service.

There is genuine scope to develop towards Venue Management as your experience and capability grow.

WHY THIS ROLE?

You get the energy of a busy city hub, the backing of a family-owned hospitality group and the opportunity to build beyond your current management role.

Your pub experience will be put to work from day one, while you develop the broader skills to take the next step.

Ready to bring your floor presence, pub knowledge and ambition to a role with room to grow? Apply now for a confidential conversation.

📌 Assistant Manager, $85K-$95KS, City Pub All-Rounder, Family Group, Progression (Sydney)
🏢 Placed Recruitment
📍 Sydney