GOOD WINE. GOOD FOOD. GOOD COMPANY.

Help us bring WATTLE to life.

WATTLE is an exciting new neighbourhood wine bar and grill coming to Malvern, built around great food, exceptional wine and the kind of hospitality that makes people want to return.

Inspired by the warmth of Australian hospitality and the charm of European wine bars and grill houses, WATTLE will be a place where thoughtful food, charcoal cooking, considered wine and genuine connection come together.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Venue Manager to help bring this vision to life — someone who understands that a great venue is about far more than service standards and daily operations. It’s about creating an atmosphere, building a team and making every guest feel welcome.The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join WATTLE from the beginning and play a defining role in shaping the venue, its culture and its reputation within the local community.

Working closely with ownership and the kitchen team, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the venue, lead and develop the front-of-house team, and ensure every part of the guest experience reflects what WATTLE stands for.

We want someone who takes genuine pride in their work, leads by example and understands the balance between exceptional hospitality, commercial performance and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

- Leading the team: Recruit, train, develop and inspire a team that delivers warm, professional and consistent hospitality.
- Creating the guest experience: Set the standard for service, build relationships with regulars and ensure every guest feels genuinely welcomed.
- Driving daily operations:



Oversee service, bookings, reservations, floor management, opening and closing procedures, and overall venue presentation.
- Wine and beverage: Work alongside the kitchen and ownership teams to deliver a thoughtful beverage offering, with a strong focus on wine, cocktails and quality service.
- Commercial performance: Manage labour, rosters, wage costs, stock control, ordering and operational expenses while maintaining high standards.
- Building the culture: Establish clear expectations, strong team communication and a positive, accountable workplace from day one.
- Growing the business: Help develop local relationships, encourage repeat visitation and build WATTLE’s reputation as a genuine neighbourhood destination.
- Maintaining standards: Ensure compliance with responsible service of alcohol, food safety, workplace health and safety, and all relevant operational requirements.

The Person We’re Looking For

You’re an enthustiastic hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the floor, developing people and creating memorable experiences.

You understand that great leadership is about setting the standard, supporting your team and taking responsibility when things get busy. You’re commercially minded without losing sight of the human side of hospitality.

You will ideally bring:





- Previous experience managing a restaurant, wine bar, bistro or similar hospitality venue.
- Strong leadership, communication and team-development skills.
- A genuine passion for food, wine and contemporary Australian hospitality.
- Sound commercial understanding, including labour management, rostering, stock control and cost management.
- Confidence managing busy services while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
- A hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.
- A genuine interest in building a venue, developing a team and becoming part of the local community.

Most importantly, you care about the details, take pride in what you do and believe hospitality should feel personal.

Why WATTLE?

WATTLE is an opportunity to be part of something from the ground up.

You’ll have the chance to influence how the venue operates, help shape its culture, build a team you’re proud of and work closely with ownership and the kitchen to create a business with a clear identity and a strong future.

We believe in serving others, helping people grow, being kind and approaching our work with humility. We want those values to be reflected in how we lead our teams, look after our guests and work together every day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution, take ownership and help build something special, we’d love to hear from you.

WATTLE Wine. Bar. Grill.
Good Wine. Good Food. Valuable Company.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

📌 Venue Manager (Malvern East)
🏢 Wattle Wine Bar and Grill
📍 Malvern East