Join the team at Loulou Sydney CBD, our bustling French Bistro, Boulangerie and Traiteur located in the heart of Martin Place.

Inspired by the great cafés and bistros of Paris, Loulou offers an all-day dining experience alongside artisan breads, pastries, charcuterie, fromage and premium retail products. Since opening, Loulou has quickly become a favourite destination for locals, city workers and visitors seeking authentic French hospitality.

What You'll Be Doing

As Venue Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall success of the venue, leading both the guest experience and operational performance. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure every service reflects the highest standards of hospitality.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing front of house team.
- Creating exceptional guest experiences that build loyalty and drive repeat business.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy premium venue.
- Driving financial performance through labour management, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
- Working collaboratively with the Head Chef and leadership team to deliver seamless service.
- Recruiting, onboarding and developing future hospitality leaders.
- Maintaining compliance across workplace health and safety, liquor licensing and company standards.
- Identifying opportunities to continually improve service, culture and operational efficiency.

About You We're looking for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in premium dining environments.

You'll ideally have





- Significant experience as a Venue Manager or General Manager within premium restaurants.
- A background in award-winning restaurants, hatted venues or Michelin-star (or equivalent) dining environments.
- You're a genuinely hands-on leader who leads from the floor, thrives in service, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves. This is a leadership role for someone who loves being present with their team and guests, not managing from the sidelines.
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience managing P&L; performance, labour costs and operational budgets.
- Outstanding leadership skills with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A hands-on leadership style and a commitment to leading by example every service.

Why Join Etymon?

- Join one of Australia's fastest-growing hospitality groups.
- Lead a high-performing, well-established premium venue in a central Sydney location.
- Work alongside some of Sydney's most respected hospitality professionals.
- Genuine career progression with opportunities to lead future venue openings.
- Ongoing leadership development and training.
- Market-competitive salary package based on experience.
- Staff dining discounts across all Etymon Projects venues.

If you're passionate about premium hospitality, have experience leading exceptional teams, and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Venue Manager | Loulou CBD (Hatted Venue) (Sydney)
🏢 Etymon Projects
📍 Sydney