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Form of workAre you an experienced Venue Manager in a membership based club environment, with a proven track record overseeing a team in a high-volume restaurant, bar, and events setting?
Are you the type of person who loves a varied and challenging role? One with as much emphasis on interpersonal skills as there is on organisation and attention to detail?
Do you work well and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment? Do you excel in solving problems, are resourceful and are a quick thinker on your feet?
Do you have experience in leading and training a diverse team of people and ensuring that team culture is member focused?
Are ready to take on your next opportunity in an already well functioning team and provide the support to take them to the next level?
If you answered yes to those questions, then we'd love to hear from you!
South of Perth Yacht Club is the premier club in this region, boasting over 2,000 active members in a prime location in Applecross. With unbeatable views of the city from across the river it’s no wonder we host roughly 45 weddings each year, in addition to 12 major social events for our members. We’re home to almost 800 boats, and conduct roughly 100 on water events each year.
Our members are our top priority, and we offer an array of services to these members both on and off water. In house member dining, time trials, and a variety of sailing regattas both on water and off the beach, and our club thrives when members are actively involved in our events. It’s an active club with tight knit members who take pride in flying their SoPYC flags. We want to ensure that the service they’re provided is second to none.
As such, we’re eager to find an enthusiastic Venue Manager to join our team. This person will be overseeing the daily operations of the club's restaurant, bars, and events including managing and training staff, organising rosters, cost control and budget forecasting, and reporting to the F&B Manager to increase the profitability of the department.
Fostering member relationships is an important aspect of the role as well, so we are looking for someone who can maintain and nurture these relationships in a professional manner.
If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for, and you choose to apply, here's what you'll be saying yes to:
- Full time work, including some nights and weekends. Must be flexible with hours.
- Being responsible for front of house operations including member service levels, quality of service, overall presentation, maintenance, security and control
- Upholding Liquor Control Act
- Managing member and non-member functions
- Supporting House & Function Committee
- Venue cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation
- Oversight of front of house staff including rosters, training, and upholding service standards
- Supervising Duty Manager’s and casual staff
- Stock control
- Staff Training
- Invoicing
And here's what we require from you:
- Minimum 5+ years experience as a Venue Manager or have prior experience in high volume complex hospitality venues
- Experience in a Membership Based Club will be viewed very favourably
- Function and large events experience of up to 500 guests will be viewed favourably
- Experience in using Point of Sale systems such as MSL or similar
- A truly member focused attitude and desire to build relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience leading and inspiring teams with a hands on approach
- Knowledge and experience with food health and safety planning and the implementation of safe work practices to the highest standard
- Experience in all facets of stock control and delivery
- Experience with, and a desire to, coach and develop others
- Great work ethic and ability to create and foster a healthy team dynamic
If you’d like to apply, please do so via Seek. Direct emails and phone calls will not be accepted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
