Assistant Manager - The Savvy Squire

Are you a hospitality manager who loves the strategy and detail of event management as much as the energy of running a high-volume venue floor? The Savvy Squire is looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager / Functions Manager to join our leadership team in a unique hybrid role that splits your expertise between functions administration and operational floor leadership! This position offers an ideal operational mix: spend 3 days per week focused on functions management, event sales, and administrative planning in the office, and 2 days per week leading from the front on the venue floor running F&B and bar operations. You'll be the key link connecting client function sales to seamless floor execution on the Wharf.

Responsibilities

Manage function inquiries; Drive event bookings; Create run sheets; Coordinate client menus; Handle admin and billing; Plan corporate and private event logistics; Support the Publican to keep the pub running smoothly, safely, and with a great vibe; Lead a team on the venue floor running F&B and bar operations; Handle operational issues before they escalate; Be the face of the pub when the boss is away; Bring energy, service, and a positive experience every shift

Requirements

Ability to perform hands-on physical tasks, including manual handling and lifting (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries), safely and efficiently; Current RSA/RSG; RMLV; Approved Managers Licence as per state requirements; Experience around the bar, bistro, or gaming room; Confidence, pride, and people skills; Willingness to be a learner and lead; Completion of Employee Due Diligence checks, which may include a National Police Check

Nice to have

Some supervising experience; Experience learning from great managers and stepping up into leadership

Benefits

Career growth within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network; Exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy's and other Endeavour Group brands; Discounts at Woolworths supermarkets and BIG W; Endeavour Wellbeing Support EAP service (critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance)