Job Description
Venue Manager - The Freehouse Collingwood | A Seat at our table for anyone n
Picture your best mate's place.
The one with great taste in food, drinks and decor, where you walk in and someone's already pouring you something valuable...That's The Freehouse.
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We opened on Rokeby Street in August, and there's a seat at our table for anyone. Our bar pours only Victorian. Our menu is naturally gluten-free, so nobody at the table is ordering off a "special" list, with South American flavour running all through it. We're backed by TWØBAYS Brewing Co, and we're just getting started.
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We're looking for the host of the house
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You're the one who remembers the regulars' orders before they sit down, spots the table that needs a little extra love, and makes a packed Saturday look easy. You set the tone, whether that's opening the doors at 11:30am or prepping the crew at 5pm, and you close out a great night with tomorrow already sorted. Most of all you are passionate about teaching these skills to your team.
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You'll work closely with our GM who handles strategy, P&L; and the bigger picture. Day to day, the venue is yours along with the support from our talented Head Chef, AVM and Bar Lead.
What you get n
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An opening team who genuinely love this place and what they do
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Days out and in with the local producers behind our food and drink
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Perks built around real experiences,



not just discounts
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A leadership pathway as we grow
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What you'll own n
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Service, systems and venue presentation
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Your team: recruiting, onboarding, training and coaching, with the AVM and Bar Lead reporting to you
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Rosters that fit the trade, built to labour targets
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The bar's numbers: COGS, stock and wastage.
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The systems that keep service consistent, so your team always knows what good looks like
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Promotions, Entertainment, Private dining and function execution, developed and delivered alongside the GM and Head Chef
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You'll fit right in if n
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You've run a busy restaurant or bar as a Venue Manager or Restaurant Manager for 2+ years
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A full room gives you energy, you love hospitality and what it gives to people (guests and team)
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You build structure instead of waiting for it
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You give honest feedback with care, and follow it through
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You know your numbers and love a cheeky spreadsheet
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You have solid beer, keg management and wine knowledge
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Bonus points for opening venue experience, functions, or familiarity with Lightspeed, SevenRooms, Me&U; or Restoke.
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The roster n
We trade Wednesday to Sunday, moving to seven days in the future. This role works a rotating roster with admin days built in.
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📌 Venue Manager - The Freehouse Collingwood | A Seat At Our Table For Anyone (Melbourne)
🏢 118 Rokeby
📍 Melbourne