W Melbourne is on the hunt for a dynamic Venue Manager for Curious, our subterranean Bar

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for all things beverage with a side of food, luxury hospitality, and creating unforgettable guest experiences? W Melbourne is searching for a Curious Bar Manager, who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires high-performing teams, pushes boundaries, and leads with bold innovation.

About the Hotel - W Melbourne

W Melbourne is the rebel between the streets, sitting in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane, the luxury hotel takes its design cues from Australia’s cultural capital and providing the back-lane entrance keys to what’s New/Next in the city. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history. There are five electric and daring bars and restaurants within the hotel, plus over 800 square metres of ultra-modern event space. W Melbourne is set to be the place to see and be seen in.

About the Venue - Curious Bar

Curious, is the place to see and be seen in. Music and bold concoctions are paired with a menu full of small bites and sharing plates for an all-night experience. Like falling down a rabbit hole, the bar’s design is as impressive as the cocktail list. We’re on the lookout for Talent that will amplify the experience for our culture seekers and late-night revellers.

Why Choose W Melbourne?

Earn a competitive base salary with annual merit increases and performance-driven bonus plan.

Enjoy mPerks our rewards program.

Get 35% off food and beverage at W Melbourne, and Marriott International's global room night & F&B discounts for you and your family & friends.

Advance your career globally with Marriott International, with a wide array of opportunities featured on our dedicated recruitment platform and strong succession planning.

Be part of W Melbourne's success, including a Hatted Restaurant, Best Deluxe Restaurant, Award Winning Event Spaces, Award-Winning Bar Design and 2024 Certified Great Place to Work.

Engage with Marriott's TakeCare initiatives, actively participating in meaningful community service because we believe in action, not just words.

Earn a paid day off on your birthday because we believe in celebrating our rockstars – YOU!

Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program, addressing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

What We Expect of You

Experience in managing a dynamic bar setting is highly valued.

A proactive and upbeat demeanor that inspires excellence.

Keen to take on new challenges and grow within your career.

A current Victorian RSA is essential for your role.

Embody a polished professionalism with an audacious approach to creativity; and a playful individual who is passionate in creating memorable guest experiences.

Experience working with Brand standards and Luxury Quality audits

A Glance at What You Will Do

Responsible for daily shift operations and supervision of talent.

Plays a significant role in maximising financial performance and attracting hotel and non-hotel guests to the venue, menu planning, maintains standards, assists servers on the floor during peak periods and manages property liquor inventories and controls.

Strives to ensure guest and talent satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

Accountable for enforcing all legal obligations professionally and consistently.

Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.

Applies sound revenue management strategies to secure the right level of business at the most optimal time to yield maximum revenues.

Oversees the venue's marketing plan in partnership with the Hotel Manager, Director of Beverage and Food, and the Marketing team .

Understands beverage control including days on hand, perpetual inventory, bar pars, portion control, costs control, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue and returns, food standards, and period and inventory.

HOW TO APPLY

Join W Melbourne and be part of a team that dares to deliver a different kind of luxury.

Click on Quick Apply attach your CV and a cover letter highlighting your skills that match with our role and how W Melbourne’s values resonate with growing your career and our team. Please address your cover letter to our Director, Human Resources David West.

Apply now and ignite your career with us!

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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