Dr Morse is excited to be working with a new venue manager at a time that will be a defining moment in their hospitality career.

Who are we:

Dr Morse Bar and Eatery is a multifaceted & dynamic venue serving modern Italian bistro style inspired food, specialty coffee, craft beer, natural/conventional wines and seasonal cocktails with a strong disco music program in the heart of Abbotsford. Our food offering is straight forward, familiar and smart. We are a local neighbourhood favourite that harbours a communal, atmospheric and product driven cross section of dining & partying. The dining experience of the venue is animated, energetic and upbeat on the weekends. The weekdays follow slower, cosier rhythms, being a commonplace for date nights, long lunches and hump day hangs. Our beloved open air beer garden is cherished by all, sippers, diners and dancers alike.

Located in the Johnston st precinct right under Victoria park train station Dr Morse has become an institution within Abbotsford and the surrounding area.

We are looking for a committed manager who is passionate, reliable & motivated to start immediately.

In a nutshell, why this role is for you:

Fantastic opportunity to creatively navigate and elevate already successful venue at a time of defining change for the venue.

As a personal milestone, you could really make a difference in the history of Dr Morse, showcasing your understanding of quality product, service and culture.

To develop and flourish your leadership skills, financial discipline and business acumen.

Generous staff discounts at Dr Morse, Bodriggy, Albion Hotel & Plug Nickel.

Working with great people including regulars, staff (we have a very high staff retention rate), owners, managers and department heads.

Strong music program, soundtracking lively dinners and dance floors.

Inclusive and healthy company culture. Operating within a small group that is very much down to earth but driven on strong hospitality and high performance.

The venue is at a pivotal moment in its well established, successful history and we are keen to connect with someone whom can help us deliver it in to its next chapter. With this in mind, this is ultimately a unique opportunity for an experienced VM to creatively redefine our identity and venue experience. This involves acknowledging and evolving who we are, establishing a defining benchmark of quality and maturity. The right candidate is someone whom is proud to be at the helm of a healthy business, has the natural ability to creatively contribute in its direction, is passionate about quality food/beverage, having a high standard of genuine hospitality, managing a healthy cost model and perpetuating a healthy/happy work culture.

In addition to the above, the Dr Morse venue manager will be versed in the rhythms and operation of a busy venue that loves to eat good food and also loves to party. To clarify this means they will be able to demonstrate an ability to:

Run a tight ship, keeping all systems adhered to and the operation of the venue running smoothly.

Confidently handle a busy and bustling shift.

Oversee food service, ensuring our service standards are upheld and we are creating memorable dining experiences.

Successfully collaborate with staff, department heads and owners in creating venue strategies.

Personify and perpetuate a healthy company culture of passion, quality, enjoyment and respect.

Attend all admin such as rosters, emails, invoicing, planning & general upkeep

Plan, maintain & guide consistent weekly manager meetings, record and delegate tasks.

Contribute and implement ideas to increase profitability of the business.

Contribute and implement ideas within the ethos/brand of the venue that will generate business.

Follow, track and assist in controlling the performance of the business. This includes ability to perform financial analysis on focus areas where needed.

If this is something that excites you then we would love to here from you with your cover letter and resume.