Venue Manager

23/9/24
Melbourne
Hospitality & Tourism

Woods & Co Recruitment has collaborated with a well-established café in Jells Park, Wheelers Hill, which is currently undergoing an exciting transformation. We are searching for an experienced and dynamic Venue Manager to take the lead in this iconic venue’s revamp. This is an incredible opportunity to oversee the re-launch of a café that has served the community for 21 years, as it expands its offerings to include a restaurant, event space, and takeaway kiosk. The venue will seat 96 indoors with a total capacity of 150, making it a standout destination within the parklands.

This is your chance to take charge and shape the future of a venue with incredible potential. You’ll have the creative freedom to make this venue a true destination within the parklands. Be part of something big from the ground up and watch your ideas come to life!

What’s in it for you?

$80,000 - $90,000 + Super
Be involved in a complete venue transformation in a picturesque location.
Build and lead a dedicated team, shaping the venue's growth and success.
Opportunities for professional growth as the venue introduces new phases, including event services and dinner service.
Enjoy a collaborative environment where your ideas and creativity can flourish.
Work in the serene parklands of Jells Park with free parking and beautiful surroundings.

What do you do?

Oversee all pre-opening responsibilities, including hiring and training the front-of-house teams.
Manage daily operations across the restaurant, event space, and kiosk.
Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, ensuring quality and consistency across all offerings.
Take charge of rostering, stock control, and all aspects of venue financial management, including budgeting and cost control.
Ensure that the venue maintains the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence.
Manage marketing efforts and assist with local area promotions to drive traffic to the café.
Foster a positive work environment that encourages staff development and high performance.

What do you need?

Proven experience as a Venue Manager or in a similar leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and coordinate across multiple areas of a venue.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, stock management, and staff rostering.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff and customers.
A creative mindset, capable of collaborating with the chef on menu concepts and special events.
A hands-on approach, with the ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Experience with event planning is highly desirable, as the venue will expand to include event services in future phases.

Note: This role is on-site, and due to operational requirements, remote work cannot be accommodated.

If you’re as excited by this opportunity as we are, then run, don’t walk and hit the APPLY NOW button!

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.