Venue Manager - Lorne

What’s On offer: 

• Fantastic salary package starting from  $110k + super 
• Room and support to drive this business forward
• Option to incorporate accommodation into your salary package
• Autonomous role with fantastic company support
• Opportunity to work alongside and acclaimed Head Chef & Restaurateur

About Us

We are setting up an exciting, new venue in Lorne that brings together our passions of food, coast and culture. Generous and forward thinking owners with a desire to create a team that feels like a family. As a nod to Lorne’s bohemian past, the venue will offer a space to soak in the best of life and the end of the earth. A place to enjoy quality food and drink and the warmth of the sun and the people around you. 

Service the local Lorne and surf coast community as well as visitors looking for a unique and enjoyable experience. 

The Role

Strong leader is required to become involved in this exciting venue with the opportunity to influence from the ground up. Working with well known and respected industry leaders this is a fantastic opportunity and is really for only the most experienced managers with proven success in operating large turnover venues. This role offers the chance to lead and shape the guest experience in a dynamic and thriving environment.

This business prides itself on looking after their staff, so employee engagement and staff retention is rewarded. We are looking for someone who is a calm, intelligent leader that leads from the front and can effectively communicate with all types of people. 

The ideal candidate would be someone who loves to make a real difference in leading and empowering their team, and through that having guests inspired by their experience, highly appreciated and valued.

You will be responsible for;

• Growing and mentoring the team, to ensure the mission is being fulfilled.
• Developing and building our Food & Beverage program alongside F&B Director
• Creating and adapting to new ways of delivering cutting edge hospitality experiences.
• Working closely with Executive team and F&B Director
• Developing and up keeping a strong culture between both the Floor, Bar and Kitchen departments.
• Driving, leading and influencing your team, using your project management skills to obtain maximum results.

Who are you?

You are driven, passionate and focused  and you will possess the following attributes:

• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• Experienced at creating and executing events
• Minimum 3 years as venue manager or similar role.
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Excellent communication - written and verbal
• A proven track record of leading high performing teams 
• A leader who inspires and motivates. You are creative and will bring that creativity to this new venue.
• Experienced in a fast paced environment with the skills to develop staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture and guest relationships