Venue Manager | Charlie Parker's

Merivale · Paddington QLD 4064 · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Venue Manager | Charlie Parker's

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Manage and lead a diverse team in a high-volume hospitality environment.
  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high operational standards.
  • Provide ongoing training and development for staff in product knowledge and service skills.

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Venue Manager | Charlie Parker's

Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

The Venue

Hidden beneath Fred's in Paddington, Charlie Parker's is an intimate cocktail bar known for its warm, moody atmosphere and refined design. Featuring rich timber finishes, leather banquettes, and a striking central bar, the space blends timeless elegance with contemporary style. The venue offers a relaxed yet sophisticated setting, making it a destination for exceptional cocktails, thoughtful hospitality, and memorable evenings.

The Role

We are after an energetic, bubbly and experienced Venue Manager with a focus on creating a strong team culture, one that celebrates cultural diversity, and is passionate about creating an authentic and traditional experience for their guests.

You’ll be expected to build, lead and develop a diverse team, maintain a culture that strives for excellence, deliver exceptional guest experience, and have fun along the way. You’ll provide ongoing training to the team through product knowledge and be focused on establishing an effective operation rhythm across the venue.

Our team knows what it takes to deliver guest experiences like no other and with such anticipation surrounding yet another incredible development, we need managers who are:

  • Strong operators with focus on delivering high standards and exceptional product
  • Hands-on and operational
  • Experts at stakeholder management
  • Responsible for developing the skills of the staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture and guest relationships
  • Experienced in managing large teams in a high-volume atmosphere; 2+ years in hospitality management is essential

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

  • 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
  • Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
  • Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
  • Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
  • Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
  • Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
  • Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
  • Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
  • Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.

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Skills

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Conflict resolutionCultural diversity managementCustomer serviceEvent managementHigh-volume managementHospitality industry knowledgeHospitality operationsLeadershipLeadership and management trainingOperational planningProduct knowledgeStaff developmentStaff trainingStakeholder managementTeam buildingTeam leadershipTime managementWset qualifications

Perks & benefits

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25% staff discount across 90+ merivale venues.Access to premium wines at staff pricing.Confidential wellbeing and mental health support.Employee referral program.Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.Online and in-person training through merivale academy.Paid parental leave with flexible return to work options.Professional accreditation support.Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.

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