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Are you ready to lead one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and dynamic venues into 2025? The Smith Prahran is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Venue Manager to steer our iconic establishment to even greater heights.

Known for its unparalleled energy, The Smith is the home of Melbourne's best Drag Brunches and a hub for unforgettable experiences. Our venue thrives on delivering diversity, fun, and excellence in hospitality. Whether it's a weekend celebration or a casual weekday escape, The Smith is where great food, drinks, and entertainment come to life.

As the Venue Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations, fostering strong relationships with team members, patrons, and local suppliers, and maintaining a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.

What's on Offer:

• Generous Salary $95,000k - $105,000k plus Super 
• Quarterly KPI Bonus $44,000
• Discount across 200+ venues in Aus/NZ 
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate 
• Opportunity to be part of a professional and well-known hospitality team
• Autonomous role with excellent company support
• Exceptional team culture

Essential requirements:

• 3+ years in a Venue Manager role
• Understanding and ability of venue reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends
• P&L understanding and ability to deep dive into financials to analyze where there is opportunity to grow your business
• Ability to generate revenue-building ideas throughout all aspects of the business
• Write and control an effective roster for both front-of-house and back-of-house
• Ability to stocktake and investigate stock loss
• Order and maintain par levels within the beverage department, food department and venue consumables
• Train, performance manage, and motivate staff
• Provide revenue-generating ideas and work with the Marketing department to drive the business
• Be able to implement and execute promotions throughout the business successfully

We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures. Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.

For further information about the role, email; laura.lane@ausvenueco.com.au