Assistant Venue Manager

This is your chance to join the management team at CBCO BREWING - the first brewery to open in the southern wine region of Western Australia. Established in 2004 in Margaret River, CBCo Brewing offers a wide range of handcrafted beers and ciders, full meal service and function options, live music, a golf driving range and playground for the kids.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Venue Manager to help lead the front-of-house team at CBCo Brewing. In this busy role reporting to the General Manager, you will help to take the lead in our venue to ensure the service we offer guests is above expectations at all times. You will be in charge of a team of hospitality professionals and will be responsible for meeting role and business expectations.As Assistant Venue Manager at CBCo Brewing, you will be responsible for:- Leading & managing the front-of-house team
- Assisting with all day-to-day operations of the venue across all service periods
- Developing & implementing superior service standards that consistently exceed guest expectations
- Working with Chefs on menu development & pricing
- Stock control & management including purchasing
- Training, developing & coaching food/beverage staff
- Implementing succession planning programs that focus on staff development & progression
- Financial management, budgeting & cost-control
- Implementing systems, processes, policices & procedures to ensure the smooth running of the venue
- Ensuring the venue is compliant with health regulations & that WHS is a focus for all team membersFull-Time Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000ABOUT YOU:To be considered for this position, you will need to demonstrate the following:- Hospitality/Management training or qualifications (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar management role
- Hands-on approach with a 'lead-from-the-front' attitude
- Broad experience with food & beverage styles
- Experience in a similar brewery/winery style venue (preferred)
- Exceptional written & verbal communication skills
- Approachable & strong customer service skills
- Experience with venue/restaurant management & POS systems
- Financial management experience & business acumen
- Flexibility across various work days & hours
- Good presentation
- Drive & results-focusedABOUT US:As part of Morris Hospitality (formerly Colonial Leisure Group), we offer much more than just on-site opportunities. Morris Hospitality has interests in a number of hospitality venues across Australia. Morris Hospitality is a premium operator with a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes breweries, pubs, restaurants and hotels.Morris Hospitality is a leader in modern pub culture, with a passion for creating elevated dining destinations with exceptional service that is at the core of everything we do.In addition to CBCo Brewing in WA and Victoria, the collection of Morris Hospitality venues also includes the Albert Park Hotel, Portsea Hotel, Railway Club Hotel, Half Moon Hotel, O'Connell's Hotel, The Vincent and Lucky Coq in Victoria and the Julatten Hotel in Queensland.Morris Hospitality operates as part of the Morris Group of companies. Morris Group also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in Queensland as part of Morris Escapes. The Morris Escapes collection includes Beechmont Estate, Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island and Mt Mulligan Lodge. Morris Group is also the owner of the world-class holiday and entertainment destinations, The Ville Resort-Casino and Ardo Hotel, both located in Townsville QLD.Morris Hospitality is a committed and focused leader in the hospitality industry through achievement of business success in the supply of food and beverage services and other related activities.