Job Description
We're looking for a genuine hospitality skilled who knows how to run a venue – people, service, stock, wages, systems and numbers.
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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.
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The Role
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Working closely with the owners and Head Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the venue, including:
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Leading and managing the FOH and bar team
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Recruiting, training and developing staff
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Rostering and managing labour costs
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Stock ordering, stocktakes, wastage and beverage margins
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Costing, planning and venue administration
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Maintaining high standards of customer service
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Driving food, wine, beer, spirits and cocktail knowledge across the team
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Managing functions, events and busy services
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Maintaining RSA, food safety and WHS compliance
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Monitoring sales, costs and venue performance
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The Person We're Looking For
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Friendly & outgoing – you enjoy being on the floor, talking to customers and creating a great atmosphere.
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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.
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A trainer – you actively develop your team in customer service, food knowledge, wine, beer,



spirits and mixology.
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Hands-on – you'll jump behind the bar, run food, clear a table or step in wherever leadership is needed.
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Organised – you have strong administrative skills and stay on top of rosters, stock, costing, planning and reporting.
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Commercially minded – you understand wages, margins, stock control, wastage and profitability.
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Customer focused – you notice what's happening around the venue and act before a customer needs to ask.
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What You'll Need
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Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Pub/Venue Manager role
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Proven staff management and training experience
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Strong stock control and stocktake experience
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Experience managing rosters and labour costs
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Strong administrative, costing and planning skills
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Excellent food and beverage knowledge
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Current Victorian RSA
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Availability to work evenings and weekends
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About Sonder
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Sonder is a busy neighbourhood pub in the heart of Bentleigh, offering dining, bars, functions, live sport and events.
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We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership of the venue, lead a great team and continually raise the standard of what we do.
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If this sounds like the kind of venue you'd like to lead, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Venue Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Sonder Bar
📍 Victoria