Assistant Venue Manager | COPPERWOOD, Carlton

$85,000–$90,000 + Super | Full-Time | 45 Hours per Week

Lead the floor. Build a great team. Make every service count.

COPPERWOOD is a well-established, family-owned restaurant in the heart of Carlton's iconic Lygon Street.

We've built our reputation on great food, genuine hospitality and making our guests feel welcome. Now we're looking for an experienced Assistant Venue Manager who shares those values and is ready to take real ownership of our front-of-house operations.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to stand on the sidelines. We're looking for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives during busy services, enjoys developing people and understands that exceptional restaurants are built on consistency, teamwork and attention to detail.

What makes this a great opportunity?

- Competitive salary: $85,000–$90,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
- Established restaurant: Join a respected Carlton institution with a loyal customer base.
- Real responsibility: Take ownership of daily service, team performance and guest experience.
- Leadership opportunity: Help develop a solid front-of-house team and contribute to the continued success of the restaurant.
- Family-owned business: Work with people who genuinely care about their restaurant, their team and their guests.
- Clear expectations: A full-time leadership position structured around 45 hours per week, including weekend evening services.

Your role As Assistant Venue Manager, you'll be a key leader on the floor, working closely with management to ensure COPPERWOOD delivers an outstanding experience every day.

You'll be responsible for

- Leading the front-of-house team through busy lunch and dinner services.
- Setting the standard for warm, attentive and professional hospitality.
- Training, coaching and motivating team members to perform at their best.




- Managing rosters and staffing levels within agreed labour budgets.
- Maintaining consistent service standards and efficient daily operations.
- Handling guest feedback and resolving issues with confidence and care.
- Creating a positive, accountable and supportive team culture.
- Leading by example and taking pride in every service.

Who we're looking for You'll be someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands what it takes to run a successful restaurant.

Ideally, you'll bring:

- At least 2 years' experience in a quality, mid- to high-end restaurant environment.
- Experience as an Assistant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor or senior front-of-house leader.
- Confidence managing busy services and leading a team under pressure.
- Strong organisational, rostering and labour management skills.
- A natural ability to train, motivate and bring out the best in people.
- A mature, reliable and hands-on approach.
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for looking after guests.
- Availability to work weekend evenings, which is essential for this position.The aim is to delight our guests.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes ownership, leads with integrity and genuinely cares about creating memorable dining experiences.

Hours and remuneration

Full-time position: 45 hours per week, including weekend evenings.

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 per annum + superannuation, commensurate with experience.

The final salary and roster arrangements will comply with applicable award and employment requirements.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an experienced hospitality professional who takes pride in leading a great team and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and weekend availability to [insert email address].

Join COPPERWOOD and help us continue a proud tradition of great Carlton hospitality.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Venue Manager (Carlton)
🏢 318 Lygon
📍 Carlton