Piazza Venue Manager

Montalto | Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula | Full time

Lead one of the Mornington Peninsula's most loved casual dining experiences.

Set amongst the vineyards of Montalto, the Piazza is our vibrant, relaxed, wood-fired and produce-driven dining destination. With a focus on great food, exceptional wine and genuine hospitality, it offers guests a memorable experience in a beautiful vineyard setting.

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Piazza Venue Manager to take ownership of the venue's day-to-day operations, lead our team and drive both guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this is a rare opportunity for a confident hospitality leader who loves being on the floor, developing people and taking genuine ownership of a busy venue.

What's in it for you

- Salary of $85,000 – $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience

- $1,600 per annum wine allowance to enjoy Montalto wines

- Staff discounts across Montalto's food, wine and olive oil

- The opportunity to lead an established venue in one of the Peninsula's most beautiful settings

- Direct engagement with the Board of Directors and genuine ownership of venue performance

- A supportive team and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing hospitality business

What you'll do

- Take full responsibility for the daily operations of the Piazza, ensuring exceptional service and a consistently high standard of presentation

- Lead, mentor and develop the Piazza team, including the Supervisor, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture

- Manage rostering, staffing levels and labour costs to achieve operational and financial targets

- Drive venue profitability through cost control, stock management,



revenue growth and improved operational efficiencies

- Work closely with the kitchen, cellar door and other Montalto teams to deliver a seamless guest experience

- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing performance management

- Maintain strong operational systems, including POS, cash handling, stock control and reporting

- Manage guest feedback and resolve issues professionally, so every visitor leaves with a positive impression

- Ensure compliance with RSA, food safety, workplace health and safety and relevant employment obligations

- Identify opportunities to improve the guest experience, increase sales and strengthen the Piazza's performance

- Lead from the front, staying actively involved in service during busy weekends, public holidays and peak trading periods

About you

- Proven experience as a Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager or in a comparable senior hospitality leadership role

- Strong operational and financial skills, including managing labour costs, budgets, stock and venue profitability

- A natural leader who can build, motivate and retain a high-performing team

- A passion for exceptional hospitality, with a genuine interest in food, wine and the Mornington Peninsula

- Highly organised and proactive, with confidence making decisions in a fast-paced workplace

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

- Comfort balancing hands-on service leadership with administrative and commercial responsibilities

- Availability to work weekends and public holidays as required

- Current RSA certificate

How to apply

If you're a passionate hospitality leader who takes pride in developing people, delivering memorable guest experiences and running a successful venue, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Montalto and help us create moments out of the ordinary.

📌 Piazza Restaurant Venue Manager (Redhill)
🏢 MONTALTO VINEYARD
📍 Redhill