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
Robust 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 totake ownership of the venue, lead a great 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.
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📌 Venue Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sonder Bar
📍 Melbourne