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 great 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 workplace
• Financially literate




you can read a P&L; and know what levers to pull
• Solid 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
• Market-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

How to Apply
Apply via Seek with your CV and a short cover note — what you've managed, what your labour % looked like, and what you'd do differently here. Applications without a cover note will not be reviewed. Be careful
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