Assistant Venue Manager - Italian Institution

Umberto Espresso Bar - UmbertoGroup

  • Date Listed: 2026-01-21
  • Location: 917 High Street, Thornbury VIC, Australia melbourne 3071
  • Salary: 65-75k
  • Min/Max salary: AUD 65000 75000 YEAR
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Hospitality Management
  • Work Type: Full Time Work

Umberto Espresso Bar is a busy, beloved local Thornbury icon who punches above it's weight. We seek an inspired, passionate & ready made AVM to join our ambitious team and support leading our venue. Italian wine and bev knowledge is an advantage and the successful candidate will be well organised.

  • Excel with a supportive, professional, creative & passionate team with growth opportunities
  • Genuine 40 hour week
  • Work with leaders who genuinely care about our team and lead with positivity

 The role consists of:

  • Supporting the venue manager across multiple business facets
  • Daily operations of the venue
  • Responsibilities over rostering and COGS, meeting clear targets
  • Stock management
  • Updating PoS
  • Reservation management to maximise covers
  • Attending regular management meetings and facilitating team training
  • Successful implementation of team training achieving results
  • Healthy mix of admin and service - not all nights with 2 full days off a week
  • Using our integrated operating systems that underpin the above tasks

The role will require :

  • At least 2 years’ experience in hospitality management
  • Wine knowledge is essential
  • Attention to detail with excellent communication skills essential
  • An ability to see the bigger picture
  • Knowledge of Italian food and beverage would be advantageous
  • the frequent use and application of computers and systems is a non negotiable

We will offer:

  • A genuine pathway with genuine support via our Employee Review Program
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to grow within the business and the UmbertoGroup
  • Genuine commitment to work life balance
  • A positive work culture that genuinely values our team
  • Stable employment in a sound business that has grown from strength to strength over 15 years
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  • Date Listed: 21.01.2026
  • Location: 917 High Street, Thornbury VIC, Australia
  • Salary: 65-75k
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Hospitality Management
  • Work Type: Full Time Work

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