From long lunches and after-work drinks to busy weekends, weddings, birthdays, corporate events and private celebrations, Penny Young brings together great food, drinks, events and hospitality under one roof.
With a lively atmosphere, weekly DJs and live music, Penny Young moves seamlessly from relaxed dining and drinks into a vibrant social destination as the week builds.
We're looking for an experienced, energetic and commercially minded Venue Manager who understands this style of venue and is excited to take ownership of its performance and lead it into its next chapter.
This is an opportunity for someone who loves hospitality, knows how to lead people and wants genuine responsibility for the performance and success of a venue.
The Role
As Venue Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall performance of Penny Young.
You'll be a visible, hands‐on leader who sets the standard on the floor, develops a strong management team and creates a culture of accountability, professionalism and great hospitality.
Working closely with the owners and management team, you'll have the autonomy to run the venue, improve the business and bring new ideas to the table.
We're looking for someone who can balance people, service and commercial performance — delivering an exceptional guest experience while driving revenue, managing costs and building a high‐performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall ownership of the day-to-day operation and performance of Penny Young
Lead, motivate and develop the management and wider venue team
Build a positive, professional and accountable team culture
Set and maintain consistently high standards of service, presentation and guest experience
Be visible and hands‐on during key services, leading the team from the floor




Take ownership of the venue's commercial performance, with a strong focus on revenue growth, labour management, cost control and profitability
Drive the functions and events side of the business, working with the reservations and functions team to maximise enquiries, conversions and revenue
Oversee weddings, birthdays, corporate events, private bookings and major venue events
Build strong relationships with guests and ensure feedback or issues are handled quickly and professionally
Recruit, train, develop and performance-manage team members
Manage rostering and staffing levels to suit the needs of the business
Oversee stock control, ordering, wastage and cost management
Work closely with the kitchen, bar, reservations and functions teams to deliver a seamless operation
Maintain compliance with liquor licensing, health and safety requirements and venue procedures
Identify opportunities to improve sales, service, efficiency and profitability
Work closely with the owners on the ongoing growth and direction of Penny Young
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as a Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager or similar senior hospitality leader
Strong experience in food and beverage‐led venues
A confident and natural leader who knows how to set expectations and bring the best out of a team
Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of sales, labour, COGS and venue profitability




Experience managing functions, events and private bookings
Excellent communication and people skills
A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
High standards and excellent attention to detail
The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions‐focused in a busy environment
A proactive, hands‐on and approachable leadership style
Someone who takes accountability, solves problems and follows through
Someone who is always looking for ways to make the venue better
What You'll Achieve!
Success in this role means a strong and engaged team, consistently high standards, happy guests, growing functions and events, and a venue that performs commercially.
We want a Venue Manager who understands what's happening across the entire business, takes accountability for results and is constantly looking for opportunities to improve the venue.
Why Penny Young?
We're not looking for someone to simply fill a management position.
We're looking for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of the venue's performance, build an exceptional team and help grow the business.
You'll work closely with the owners, have genuine input into the direction of Penny Young and be given the freedom to bring ideas to the table and make an impact.
For the right person, this is an chance to have a real influence over the culture, standards, reputation and commercial success of Penny Young.
If you're ambitious, commercially minded and passionate about hospitality, this could be the perfect next step.
Join Us
If you're ready to take the reins of a busy Melbourne venue, lead a great team and make your mark at Penny Young, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Venue Manager - Penny Young (Victoria)
🏢 TREETOP EARLY LEARNING
📍 Victoria