Venue Manager

2 days ago

South West Coast VIC, Australia Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Be part of something special – a fantastic venue, lots of happy customers and a passionate team

Chocolate Destinations Group is recruiting an experienced, capable, hands-on Venue Manager to lead the team at the stunning Great Ocean Road Chocolatery & Ice Creamery, located 10 minutes from Torquay.

About you

This is a very hands on role which requires leadership from the front of house.  We are looking for a candidate who has:

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate, mentor and develop teams.
  • Experience in front line management of food manufacturing, retail, service, or hospitality industries.
  • A love of food and hospitality, and a passion for delivering great customer service.
  • Experience in fostering effective communication between back of house including kitchen, production and the front of house functions.
  • A focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, and experience in the development of processes to support consistent high quality service delivery.
  • Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment and to get the best out of a committed and hard-working team.

Your Role

  • Ensure all visitors to the Chocolaterie experience exceptional customer service.

  • Oversee the day to day running of the operations of the Venue and take an active hands-on role in mentoring and leading managers to successfully fulfil their roles.

  • Maximize retail and café sales, return business, and positive brand reputation.

About Us

The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is one of three in the Chocolate Destinations Group established in 2012 in regional locations across Victoria, with additional sites in planning.

Set on 15 acres of landscaped gardens and orchards, 10 minutes from Torquay on the spectacular Surf Coast, this unique tourism and hospitality venue has been carefully designed for locals, domestic and international visitors to enjoy year-round.

We warmly encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter.

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