1915 Restaurant in Geelong is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to assist with running successful our restaurant and bar in Geelong. The venue is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, and hosts a range of functions from corporate events, to birthday parties and weddings. 1915 is part of Hamo Hospitality, an exciting hospitality company with 5 venues in Geelong featuring; Mexicam's, Woolstore, The Retreat and Paddock Bakery

Key accountabilities:

Supervise, motivate and inspire team to consistently deliver exceptional customer experience

Regular reconciliations of Petty Cash, floats and daily cash takings to effectively manage cash flow

Delegation of tasks within the management team

Wage control and rostering management

Assist with the food and operational cost control and monitoring

Ensure food handling and food safety practices are met

Manage team training and development.

Ensure clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Grow a positive Safety Culture and ensure that our people remain safe at work

Management of POS system Impos

Ensuring the maintenance of all restaurant equipment

Regular communication and reporting to investors

Interact with distributors, media, and hospitality organisations to promote the business

Ensuring functions are appropriately prepared for and run smoothly, working with the Events Manager

Ensuring premises is consistently kept clean and presented perfectly

Managing and maintaining company policies and procedures

Constant analysis of the restaurant's strengths and weaknesses, making appropriate changes for continued growth, sales and profitability

About you:

Managerial Courage

Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role

Excellent computer, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize resources.

Financial acumen

Current RSA

We offer:

An Expanding Hospitality Group

A strong professional environment

Support and autonomy.

Roster supporting a great work-life balance

Opportunity to have input into an expanding business with scope for future growth

Friendly supportive team

To support success:

Full HR department

Accounting

Administration

Software programs including

Drinking The Profits

Function Tracker

Nowbookit

Microkeeper

Are you an experienced manager capable of leading a team, controlling a business and developing the culture?