Assistant & Events Restaurant Manager | Bellingen

About Three Blue Ducks Bellingen

Three Blue Ducks Bellingen is set in the heart of the Northern Rivers hinterland, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and a strong local community. Our venue reflects everything the Ducks stand for - seasonal, locally sourced produce, sustainability, and warm, genuine hospitality. From relaxed lunches to busy dinner and bar service, Bellingen is a vibrant regional venue where the team plays a key role in creating memorable guest experiences.

The Role

Three Blue Ducks Bellingen is looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant & Events Manager with a strong bar focus to support the Venue Manager in leading daily front-of-house operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll help drive smooth service, support team development, and ensure consistently high standards across both restaurant, bar & wedding & events service.

You’ll be confident on the floor during busy service, comfortable across bar operations, and able to lead a team with calm, clear direction in a fast-paced environment.

Current trade: Thursday dinner, Friday-Sunday lunch & dinner, Monday dinner.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting daily FOH and bar operations to ensure smooth service

• Leading service from the floor during busy periods, delivering warm, consistent guest-focused hospitality

• Assisting with rostering, stock control and venue administration

• Coordinating and working on weddings and events to ensure they run smoothly and seemlessly

• Supporting training, onboarding and development of FOH team

• Working closely with the kitchen to ensure strong service flow

• Maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness

• Assisting with cash handling and daily reporting

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a supervisory or assistant management role

• Strong bar and beverage knowledge

• Confident leading teams in a high-volume environment

• Calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Passion for hospitality, food and guest experience

• Collaborative, hands-on approach to working with FOH and BOH

• RSA certified (or willing to obtain)

Why Join Us

• Be part of a respected hospitality group known for quality, sustainability and community

• The chance to lead a passionate team in a stunning hinterland

• Long-term growth and development opportunities across the Ducks group

• Staff discounts at all Ducks locations

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave Policy & Employee Referral Program

• Opportunities to grow within a supportive, down-to-earth culture

Want to be a Duck? We’d love to hear from you - Apply Now or email ••••@threeblueducks.com

Three Blue Ducks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.