Job Description
Hands-on leadership role overseeing bar and floor operations in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
Client Profile
This established hospitality venue operates is recognised for its strong product offering, fit-out, location and service style. The business delivers high-volume trade while maintaining a clear focus on quality, consistency, and commercial performance. The company are leading operators in Queensland and this rooftop venue has grown from strength-to-strength since its inception
Job Description
The Venue Manager will take ownership of day-to-day bar operations and floor service, leading from the front in a high-volume environment. The role is responsible for delivering strong guest experiences, ensuring smooth service across both regular trade and functions.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading all bar operations in a high-volume service environment
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Maintaining a strong floor presence with active guest engagement
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Managing staffing levels to balance service quality and labour efficiency
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Controlling key bar cost centres, including wages, stock, and wastage
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Overseeing stock control processes, ordering, stocktakes, and inventory accuracy
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Delivering bar service and function service confidently
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Communicating promotions, events, and operational updates clearly to the team
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Supporting bookings and understanding service flow across peak and off-peak periods
Candidate Profile
This role will suit a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in fast-paced venues and enjoys being operationally involved.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Proven bar or venue management experience in a busy, volume-driven venue
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Strong operational bar skills with confident floor leadership
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Solid understanding of labour management and basic cost control
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Experience working in high-volume trade environments
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Clear and confident communication with staff and management
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Sound stock control and inventory practices
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A calm, guest-focused approach with strong commercial awareness
Offer
This is an opportunity to step into a stable leadership role within a high-performing hospitality operation, offering autonomy, consistency, and a fixed Wednesday to Sunday roster.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Cooke via phil.c@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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