We’re looking for a genuine hospitality professional who knows how to run a venue – people, service, stock, wages, systems and numbers.

This is not an office-only management role. You’ll lead from the floor, set the standard for service and develop a team that understands great hospitality.

The Role

Working closely with the owners and Head Chef, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the venue, including:

- Leading and managing the FOH and bar team

- Recruiting, training and developing staff

- Rostering and managing labour costs

- Stock ordering, stocktakes, wastage and beverage margins

- Costing, planning and venue administration

- Maintaining high standards of customer service

- Driving food, wine, beer, spirits and cocktail knowledge across the team

- Managing functions, events and busy services

- Maintaining RSA, food safety and WHS compliance

- Monitoring sales, costs and venue performance

The Person We’re Looking For

Friendly & outgoing – you enjoy being on the floor, talking to customers and creating a great atmosphere.

A strong leader – you understand the difference between being friendly with your team and being responsible for leading them. You set expectations, follow up and hold people accountable.

A trainer – you actively develop your team in customer service, food knowledge, wine, beer, spirits and mixology.





Hands-on – you’ll jump behind the bar, run food, clear a table or step in wherever leadership is needed.

Organised – you have strong administrative skills and stay on top of rosters, stock, costing, planning and reporting.

Commercially minded – you understand wages, margins, stock control, wastage and profitability.

Customer focused – you notice what’s happening around the venue and act before a customer needs to ask.

What You’ll Need

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Pub/Venue Manager role

- Proven staff management and training experience

- Strong stock control and stocktake experience

- Experience managing rosters and labour costs

- Strong administrative, costing and planning skills

- Excellent food and beverage knowledge

- Excellent communication and customer service skills

- Current Victorian RSA

- Availability to work evenings and weekends

About Sonder

Sonder is a busy neighbourhood pub in the heart of Bentleigh, offering dining, bars, functions, live sport and events.

We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership of the venue, lead a outstanding team and continually raise the standard of what we do.

If this sounds like the kind of venue you’d like to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your venue management experience.

📌 VENUE MANAGER (Bentleigh)
🏢 Sonder Bar
📍 Bentleigh