Assistant Venue Manager - Italian Institution

Umberto Espresso Bar - UmbertoGroup

  • Date Listed: 2026-01-21
  • Location: 917 High Street, Thornbury VIC, Australia melbourne 3071
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Hospitality Management
  • Work Type: Full Time Work

Umberto Espresso Bar is a long-standing Italian institution built on high standards, strong systems and community. We're seeking a driven Assistant Venue Manager who wants to help lead one of Melbourne's best neighbourhood restaurants.

  • Excel with a supportive, professional and high achieving leadership team
  • A balanced week with remuneration package commensurate with proven ability
  • Work with an Italian institution striving to be one of the best community restaurants in Melbourne

 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

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:

  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to grow within the business and the UmbertoGroup
  • Genuine commitment to work life balance
  • A positive work culture
  • 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: Not specified
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Hospitality Management
  • Work Type: Full Time Work

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