Assistant Venue Manager- Poetica

The Company

The Etymon vision is to create, curate and manage world class hospitality, lifestyle and leisure businesses across Australia, China, Los Angeles, London and Singapore.

The Venue

Poetica Bar & Grill is a refined and relaxed modern Sydney bar and grill in North Sydney. We opened our doors in September 2023 and received One Hat from the Good Food Guide in our first few weeks.

Our space features a 120‑seat light‑filled restaurant, a 700‑bottle wine wall, glass‑fronted dry‑ageing cabinets and a 15‑metre long open kitchen with a Josper charcoal oven and custom wood‑burning hearth.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Assistant Venue Manager to help deliver a world‑class guest and team experience. The role requires a polished and dynamic leader who brings warmth, precision and energy to every service, prioritising the guest experience and inspiring the team.

Reporting to the Venue Manager, you will support day‑to‑day operations, contribute to financial performance and uphold compliance with health, safety and liquor licensing.

The Role

• Support the Venue Manager in leading the venue across people, product and performance.
• Be a people leader—energising the team and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Mentor and support the Front of House team, including recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Manage the floor to maximise service flow and elevate guest experiences.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Events team on menu execution for à la carte and event bookings.
• Drive consistent excellence in service and a genuine passion for product.
• Contribute to financial performance including rostering, labour costings and stock control.
• Build and nurture a loyal community of locals and regulars.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Liquor Licensing standards.

The Perks

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