Venue Manager Pre-opening with Applejack + Urbnsurf

1 week ago


Sydney, Australia Applejack Full time

Applejack + URBNSURF Sydney sits on a 3.6-hectare site and will accommodate up to 1,400 daily visitors, 7 days a week. While URBNSURF will manage the world-class Wave Garden technology and park operation, Applejack will manage the hospitality which will include.

This Venue Manager role will have full accountability of our RAFI restaurant, reporting directly to the Precinct General Manager.
- 200-seat premium restaurant and terrace cocktail bar with panoramic views of the wave garden and board riders.
- Much like our North Sydney venue, the menu will celebrate freshness and seasonality, with a focus on responsibly sourced seafood, vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, all prepared over a charcoal grill to enjoy shared.

Applejack aims to create a hospitality precinct never experienced before in Western Sydney and we are looking for a proven Venue Manager to execute the pre-opening of this premium dining restaurant.

**We'd love it if you also had;**
- Courage in decision-making with management, staff, suppliers, contractors, and patrons.
- You’ll have a degree of charisma in your leadership style and be flexible to adapt your style to the needs of those in your team.
- Exceptional business and financial acumen to deliver a budget to your team and make it relevant to their everyday KPI’s and duties.
- A keen eye for detail and exceptional product knowledge + passion for food and drinks.

**Perks & Benefits**:

- Be part of a pre-opening team with our biggest project yet And work alongside a passionate, authentic, and tenacious bunch
- Genuine opportunities for career advancement within a growing and dynamic organisation
- Regular social evenings, award nights, and events, plus access to health and well-being resources and activities
- Competitive Salary + bonus + Tips structure, Incentives, and discounts across our Applejack venues and URBNSURF.



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