Republic Economica is South Yarra's late-night institution - a European bar and restaurant running daily DJs, a loyal crowd, and a reputation for doing things properly. Revenue has more than doubled over two years. We're not in start-up mode anymore. We're scaling with discipline.

We're looking for a Venue Manager who has already done this job somewhere good, knows what excellent looks like on the floor, and can hold a team to that standard every night of the week.

What You’ll Own
Day-to-day floor operations - service, atmosphere, standards, pace
Labour scheduling and roster management against weekly targets
COGS oversight in partnership with the BOH lead - weekly invoice review, waste reduction
Weekly reporting to the Operations Director - revenue, labour %, issues, priorities
Supplier relationships and stock management
Opening and closing standards, venue presentation, and compliance

What We’re Looking For




3+ years in a senior venue management or AGM role in a high-volume bar/restaurant
Proven track record holding labour below 38% in a late-night setting
Financially literate - you can read a P&L; and know what levers to pull
Robust people manager - direct, fair, able to have hard conversations
Experience managing DJs, late-night operations, and liquor licence compliance
RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certification

What You’ll Get
Competitive salary - package negotiable based on experience
Direct reporting line to the Operations Director
Real ownership: your numbers are your numbers, and you’ll be recognised for hitting them
A venue that already works - your job is to raise the ceiling, not fix the floor
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