Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is an established and highly regarded hospitality group with a strong portfolio of venues and a reputation for delivering quality, high-volume hospitality experiences. With a major new opening planned in Fitzroy, they are seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operation of this impressive two-level destination.
The venue will offer multiple experiences under one roof, including a rooftop, beer garden, entertainment spaces and a family-friendly food and beverage offering designed to appeal to a broad local market.
Job Description
This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the successful opening, day-to-day operation and ongoing commercial performance of the venue. Working closely with senior management, you will build a strong team, establish operating standards and create a welcoming, energetic culture from day one.
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead all aspects of venue operations across multiple trading areas
Recruit, train and develop a high-performing front-of-house team
Drive service standards, guest experience and team engagement
Manage labour, rostering, costs and overall venue profitability
Work closely with the broader group on entertainment, events and local area activation
Candidate Profile
This role will suit an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys busy, multifaceted venues and understands how to balance strong commercial performance with an engaging customer experience. You will be confident leading large teams and comfortable operating across food, beverage and entertainment-led environments.
You will bring:
Proven experience managing a high-volume pub, bar or large hospitality venue
Strong operational, financial and people leadership capability
Experience recruiting, developing and retaining large hospitality teams
A commercial mindset with a strong understanding of labour and cost control
The energy and leadership presence required to successfully launch a new venue
Offer
This is an opportunity to take the lead on a significant new opening and establish a venue from the ground up, backed by an experienced hospitality group with strong systems, resources and future growth opportunities.
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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