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Casual Assistant Venue Manager (Future opportunity for FULL-TIME) - Opa Bar & Mezze

Start: ASAP Where: Brisbane City, QLD Type: Part time / casual Pay: On application

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opa Bar & Mezze, part of the Tassis Group, is looking for a driven and dynamic Assistant Venue Manager to join the team.

This is a casual entry into a leadership role, with pathways to full-time AVM following a successful probation period.

We’re after someone who is fast, switched-on, operationally sharp, and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-energy, premium environment.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Venue Manager, you will play a key role in both leading the floor and supporting venue operations, including:

  • Lead from the front to deliver exceptional, consistent customer experiences
  • Support the Venue Manager in day-to-day operations across floor, bar, and service
  • Supervise, motivate and develop staff to maintain high performance and engagement
  • Manage service flow in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Assist with staff rostering, labour control, and shift planning
  • Handle cash management, reporting, and end-of-day reconciliation
  • Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
  • Ensure compliance with venue standards, cleanliness, and procedures
  • Step into leadership during service and take ownership of outcomes

This is a hands-on leadership role — you’ll be on the floor driving service, while also supporting key administrative and operational functions.

 

What’s on Offer

  • Clear pathway to promotion to full-time Assistant Venue Manager role after probation period is renewed
  • Work with a respected and growing hospitality group (Tassis Group)
  • A fast-paced, high-performing venue where you can make your mark
  • Supportive leadership and career progression opportunities
  • Great team culture, development opportunities and tips

RECOMMENDED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Host/Hostess
Assistant Manager
Restaurant Manager
Venue Manager
Bar Supervisor
Food & Beverage Supervisor

Please note: You should have a minimum 2 years previous experience in the above or similar roles.


REQUIREMENTS

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A natural leader with strong presence on the floor
  • Fast-paced, proactive and highly organised
  • Confident managing teams in high-volume environments
  • Passionate about hospitality and guest experience
  • Strong in both operations and admin (rosters, reporting, stock)
  • Excellent communicator with attention to detail
  • Positive, professional, and solutions-focused

Experience

  • Minimum 2–3 years in a high-volume hospitality environment
  • Previous experience in a supervisor or managerial role
  • Experience with rostering, stock control, and cash handling preferred

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and grow within a premium venue, we’d love to hear from you.



Interview required

Induction/onboarding required prior to starting role