Assistant Manager - Tavern & Functions

Curtin Student Guild | Bentley Campus, Perth

Full Time | ECA Level B5.1

Assistant Manager – Tavern & Functions

Looking for a hospitality leadership role with greater work-life balance than a traditional venue environment?

The Curtin Student Guild is seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Manager - Tavern & Functions to support the operation of one of Perth's most unique hospitality venues. Based on the vibrant Curtin University campus, you'll play a key role in leading tavern operations, functions, catering services, student events and entertainment programs that contribute to an outstanding campus experience.

Why Join Us?

Predominantly Monday to Friday roster

Enjoy a hospitality career that offers a genuine opportunity for improved work-life balance. While this role requires flexibility to support key events, functions, evenings and occasional weekends, much of the work takes place during standard weekday trading and business hours.

Unique Campus Environment

This isn't your typical pub or functions venue. You'll work within a vibrant university community, engaging with students, clubs, societies, staff and external clients to deliver memorable hospitality, catering and event experiences.

Diverse Role

No two days are the same. From tavern operations and catering services to large-scale student events, promotions, entertainment and corporate functions, you'll enjoy variety and the opportunity to make a real impact across campus life.

Competitive Salary

This position is offered under the Guild's Enterprise Collective Agreement at Level B5.1, with additional benefits and a supportive team culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Tavern /Functions Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operation of the Guild's hospitality services, including:

• Day-to-day Tavern operations

• Catering and functions services

• Student-focused events and entertainment programs

• Compliance, licensing and risk management

• Staff leadership, training and supervision

• Operational planning and continuous improvement

You will act as an Approved Manager during trading operations and may act in the capacity of the Tavern Manager when required. This is a genuine leadership role combining operational responsibility with hands-on involvement in service delivery and event execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the Guild Tavern's bar, bistro and catering operations.

• Lead the delivery of functions, events and promotions from planning through to execution.

• Ensure compliance with liquor licensing, RSA, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

• Assist with stock control, ordering, supplier management and inventory processes.

• Support financial performance through labour cost management, reporting and operational efficiencies.

• Supervise, coach and develop hospitality, bar and catering staff.

• Build relationships with student clubs, societies, university stakeholders and external service providers.

• Assist in delivering large-scale student events and entertainment programs.

• Maintain exceptional customer service standards and a welcoming venue environment. 

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience in hospitality, venue, catering, events or functions management.

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.

• Sound knowledge of liquor licensing, compliance and operational risk management.

• Experience coordinating events, promotions or functions.

• A current RSA and WA Unrestricted Approved Manager certification/card.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• A hands-on approach and willingness to assist with event setup, service delivery and pack-down when required.

• The flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends to support key events and functions.

Highly Regarded

• Catering and function management experience.

• Experience working in a university, member-based or community-focused environment.

• Food Safety Supervisor Certification or willing to obtain.

• First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.

• Understanding of not-for-profit or values-based organisations.

About the Curtin Student Guild

The Curtin Student Guild exists to enrich the student experience through a strong student voice, inclusive services and a vibrant campus community. We are proud to be one of Australia's leading student organisations and are committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse and engaging environment for our members.

In this role, you'll help create the hospitality, events and social experiences that bring the Curtin campus community together.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for a role that combines venue operations, events, catering and community engagement in a unique campus setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team that's helping create exceptional student experiences at Curtin University.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're interested in joining the Curtin Student Guild.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Curtin Student Guild is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of relevant pre-employment and compliance checks, which may include a National Police Check and verification of required licences and certifications.

If you have any questions or enquiries about the role, contact us through **@guild.curtin.edu.au.

Applications close: Sunday 30 August 2026 at midnight AWST – Note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and the Guild reserves the right to commence or progress recruitment prior to the closing date.