Venue Manager

Our Company:
Mighty Craft is on a mission to create the world’s strongest craft collective.   

We are supporting passionate local Australian makers, such brave founders, and helping them grow. Our family of partners include Jetty Road Brewery, Better Beer Co, Mismatch Brewery, Ballistic Beer Co, Slipstream Brewing Co, Foghorn Brewery, Seven Season Beverages, 78 Degrees, Kangaroo Island Spirits and Brogans Way.  

We’re building a mighty independent network of venues and communities. Our team of industry experts remove the barriers to success for best local makers. And as a unified group, we collaborate to create a stronger craft community.  

The Venue:
After an extensive our venue in Moonee Ponds, has been operating for over two years. With a 500 pax capacity set over a public bar, bistro and upstairs terrace., we have become a highlight of the local community. Working alongside our other venues, you will be responsible for operating and growing a world class, modern hospitality venue & experience and building a community behind our brands. We are looking for a passionate hospitality professional to join the team and lead the way.

The Position:

- Create a cohesive and united vision/front whilst also focusing primarily on the venue, beer and customer experience.
- Development and operations of Founders Moonee Ponds including:

- Front of house management, overseeing kitchen operations with the Head Chef, financial management, team leadership, and stakeholder and customer relations.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to compliance and safety standards for staff and customers.
- Recruit, induct and train a passionate Front of House and Kitchen team.
- Manage food, beverage and labour costs in relation to revenue and implement strategies to achieve business targets.
- Foster a culture of customer engagement, retention and strong loyalty by leading innovative and targeted initiatives, which maintains venue popularity year-round.
- Manage and coordinate a calendar of functions and events, representing Founders brands in a professional manner at all times
- Engage all internal and external stakeholders - staff, contractors, suppliers, invoicing to ensure all operations are delivered to exact specification
- Maintain high levels of communication between the venue and external management team.
- Provide office administration and support as required

About you:

- A passionate leader and enthusiastic craft drinks lover.
- Energy, enthusiasm, positivity - and bucket-loads of it
- Proven management experience in charge of a busy venue
- Extensive event and planning experience within the catering or hospitality industry
- Previous experience in managing venue operations, or similar
- VIC RSA - Approved manager an advantage.
- Financial acumen with regard to forecasting and operations management
- Time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship skills
- Competent IT Skills
- A strong connection to Melbourne with local contacts
- Permanent visa holders and Australian residents welcome
- A highly structured and organised approach, managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Impeccable presentation and hygiene standards
- Flexible availability to suit business needs.
- A solid understanding of the financial aspects of running a successful venue including food & beverage costing and stock control
- The ability to operate a venue and function spaces simultaneously with KPI's, wage and beverage cost management
- POS management experience
- Ability to motivate and lead the team by example
- Ability to build a strong productive team

What we offer:
The Venue Manager will benefit from an attractive salary package with potential access to a clear incentive scheme and multiple staff benefits across the Mighty Craft group.

**Salary**: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)