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Salary2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for The Mulberry Group. We are now looking for a Venue Manager to join us and lead our newest opening in mid June. Molli, a 100 seat neighbourhood bar and bistro opening in Abbotsford, will be driven by an ethos of locality, sustainability and an old-school warm welcome.
About us
The Mulberry Group is a Melbourne-based hospitality group founded in 2011 by Nathan Toleman. Our venues today include Hazel, Dessous, Liminal, Lilac Wine, Heide Kitchen, Square One Coffee Roasters and our regenerative agricultural farm and social enterprise, Common Ground Project. Across our venues we now have a team of over 170 amazing people, and counting.
Our mission is to create authentic experiences so that we can support our community through positive social and environmental impact.
About the role
As the Venue Manager reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Building and leading the opening team, creating the foundations, and leading the culture.
- Ensuring that the guest experience delivered is aligned with the identity of the venue.
- Creating lasting connections and relationships with the local community.
- Monitoring and driving the financial performance of the venue.
- Ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations of the venue.
- The ongoing training, coaching, and development of your team.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- A genuine passion for delivering warm and engaging hospitality.
- The ability to lead and continuously develop the FOH team.
- A talent for multitasking and problem solving.
- A proactive nature and the initiative to drive growth and improvement throughout the venue.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong financial acumen including cost of goods, labour, and overheads.
- Alignment with our mission and values.
How to apply
If interested, please apply to Nathan with your current CV and a cover letter, telling us why you and The Mulberry Group are a good fit and what truly great hospitality means to you.
