Operations & Venue Manager

Muse Culinary Events is looking for an experienced hospitality operator who loves making things work. We're a family-owned catering and events company delivering weddings, corporate functions and private celebrations across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We also operate The Chandlery, our private event venue in Port Melbourne. We're looking for someone to take ownership of the moving parts behind every event: the people, rosters, equipment, stock, vehicles, venue setup, suppliers and logistics. THE ROLE Working directly with the owners and alongside our Event Manager and kitchen leadership team, you will: * Plan event staffing, equipment and logistics * Prepare FOH rosters and lead our casual event teams * Coordinate pack-outs, bump-ins and bump-outs * Keep The Chandlery organised and event-ready * Manage beverage stock, suppliers and external hires * Oversee equipment, vehicles and operational storage * Monitor labour and operational costs * Attend and lead key events * Build practical systems that improve the way we work One week you might be preparing The Chandlery for a private celebration and planning a regional wedding pack-out. The next, you could be leading an event team, managing suppliers or improving an operational process. ABOUT YOU You might currently be a Venue Manager, Functions Manager, Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager or experienced Event Supervisor ready for greater ownership. You'll bring: * Strong hospitality, catering, venue or events experience * Experience leading FOH or event teams * Rostering and labour-management skills * Excellent organisation and attention to detail * Confidence managing stock, suppliers, equipment and logistics * Calm decision-making and proactive communication * A current driver's licence * Flexibility around an events-based schedule Most importantly, you take ownership. You anticipate what's needed, communicate early and follow things through. WHY MUSE? You'll work closely with the owners, have genuine autonomy and become an important part of a growing business. The role offers variety across premium weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, offsite catering and our own Port Melbourne venue. THE DETAILS * Full-time position * $85,000 + superannuation * Performance bonus of up to 5% of base salary * Some evening and weekend work based on the events calendar * Genuine scope for progression TO APPLY Send us your CV and a short introduction telling us why the role appeals to you. We'd love to hear about an event, venue or operation you've helped run and one thing you personally did to make it work better.