Night Manager at Soho Restaurant & Bar

NIGHT MANAGER — SOHO RESTAURANT & BAR
Southbank, Melbourne

Come and join us at Soho Restaurant & Bar as our new Night Manager.

Located on the Yarra River in the heart of Southbank, Soho is a high-energy restaurant and bar that transitions from busy lunches and dinners into lively evening trade, DJs, drinks and late nights.

We're looking for an experienced, confident and energetic Night Manager to take ownership of our evening and late-night operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a busy venue, knows how to lead from the floor and can take control of a shift from start to finish.

THE ROLE:
As Night Manager, you will be the manager in charge during evening and late-night trade, responsible for ensuring Soho operates at a high standard across service, people, atmosphere and venue operations.
You won't just supervise the shift — you'll own it.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the FOH team throughout evening and late-night service
• Taking overall responsibility for the venue while on duty
• Driving exceptional customer service and a strong venue atmosphere
• Managing staff deployment, sections, breaks and labour throughout the shift
• Maintaining strong communication between the floor, bar and kitchen
• Supporting and directing supervisors and senior team members
• Managing guest feedback, complaints and difficult situations professionally
• Working closely with security and ensuring strong RSA and venue compliance
• Overseeing DJs, entertainment and the transition from restaurant to late-night trade
• Ensuring venue presentation and operational standards are maintained throughout the night
• Managing closing procedures and ensuring the venue is properly secured
• Providing clear handovers and reporting any operational or staffing issues to senior management

ABOUT YOU:
We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous management experience in a busy restaurant, bar or hospitality venue
• Is confident running a high-volume service
• Is comfortable managing both restaurant and late-night bar environments
• Leads from the front and isn't afraid to get involved
• Can confidently direct and motivate a team
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills
• Remains calm and makes good decisions under pressure
• Understands labour management, RSA and venue compliance
• Has strong attention to detail
• Takes genuine pride in the venue they are running
• Is available to work evenings, weekends and late nights

Experience in a high-volume restaurant/bar or entertainment-led venue will be highly regarded.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
A successful Night Manager at Soho will:

• Run smooth, well-organised evening services
• Have the team clear on their roles and expectations
• Maintain strong service standards even during peak periods
• Control labour and breaks effectively
• Deal with problems before they become bigger problems
• Maintain a safe, professional and compliant late-night environment
• Create a great atmosphere for our guests
• Leave the venue properly closed, secured and ready for the following day

Most importantly, when you're running the venue, you take ownership of what happens during your shift.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A key management position within an established Melbourne hospitality venue
• The opportunity to take genuine ownership of Soho's night operations
• A fast-paced and energetic working environment
• Support from an experienced senior management team
• Opportunities to grow within the wider hospitality group
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

If you're an experienced hospitality manager who enjoys busy services, great venues and leading teams from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief introduction about yourself.