Assistant Venue Manager

Assistant Venue Manager

Hoopla Pakenham

Full time

$65,000 – $70,000 per year

Assistant Venue Manager – New Venue

Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar

JOIN AN ESTABLISHED TEAM + BUSINESS IN A NEW STORE OPENING

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | $65,000 – $70,000 Salary Package

At Hoopla Kitchen & Bar, we are building a destination for families, food lovers, and people looking for a fun, energetic experience.

With the exciting launch of our brand-new Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar venue, we are searching for a passionate, and hands-on Assistant Manager to help lead our venue from day one.

This is a genuine leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments, understands modern café/restaurant operations, and takes pride in building strong team culture, systems, consistency, and quality.

We need the right candidate to assist our venue managers to execute service at a high standard while building and helping to lead an exceptional front of house team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hospitality, loves developing teams, and leads from the front to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

ABOUT HOOPLA

Hoopla is a modern, family-friendly entertainment venue offering:

• Café and dining service

• Parties, functions and corporate events

• Bowling, arcade and entertainment attractions

• A fast-paced, high-energy environment

We’re building a culture focused on strong leadership, high standards and great customer experiences.

THE ROLE

As Assistant Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the venue, including:

• Confidence in leading, training and developing staff

• Running efficient, high-quality service periods

• Overseeing stock control and venue operations

• Maintaining food safety, OHS and compliance standards

• Delivering exceptional guest experiences

• Working closely with senior management to drive performance and culture

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll be expected to lead from the floor, set standards and build a strong team culture.

Weekends and public holidays are essential.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in hospitality or entertainment venues

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Passion for training and developing staff

• Some experience with rostering, labor management and basic financials

• Calm under pressure and highly organised

• Energetic, reliable and professional

• A strong focus on customer experience and team culture

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary package between $65,000 – $70,000 + super, depending on experience

• Genuine career progression opportunities

• Supportive leadership team and ongoing development

• Fun, fast-paced and growing workplace environment

• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new venue opening

APPLY NOW

If you’re passionate about hospitality, love leading teams, and want to grow with an exciting entertainment brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter.