At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations of a stunning waterfront venue and create unforgettable guest experiences.
- Company: Due South Albany, a beloved hospitality venue in beautiful Albany, WA.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, and a bonus scheme for your hard work.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team in a breathtaking coastal location with great career potential.
- Why this job: Be the face of a community hub while driving business growth and team development.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in hospitality management with strong leadership and financial skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 90000 $ per year.
- Full time | ACRUX Search Pty Ltd | Australia
- Job Information
- Hospitality
- Work Experience 4-5 years
- $85,000 - $90,000
- City Albany
- State/Province Western Australia
- 6330
Job Description
ABOUT DUE SOUTH ALBANY
Due South Albany is a much-loved waterfront hospitality venue, perfectly positioned on the stunning coastline of Albany, in the heart of the Great Southern region.
The venue offers a spacious indoor and outdoor dining area, a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, quality food and drinks, and exceptional service in a family-friendly environment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a chance to lead a landmark hospitality venue in one of Western Australia’s most breathtaking coastal destinations.
As Venue Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operations of Due South Albany, driving exceptional guest experiences, strong commercial performance and a positive team culture, while building lasting relationships within the local community.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The right person will combine a genuine passion for hospitality, strong business acumen and relevant industry experience, with a leadership style that inspires people and creates a welcoming, positive culture.
- PEOPLE FIRST LEADER
- A warm, approachable and authentic leader who enjoys being present on the floor, builds strong teams and creates an environment where people feel valued, respected and motivated.
- STRONG BUSINESS ACUMEN
- A commercially astute operator with a clear understanding of P&L, EBITDA, labour management, COGS and profitability, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive sustainable growth.
- GENUINE PEOPLE PERSON
- Someone who connects effortlessly with guests, employees and the local community, building lasting relationships and becoming a respected face of Due South Albany.
- PROVEN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- A hands-on hospitality professional with 3–5 years’ management experience in a similar venue or high-volume operation, with a track record of delivering strong operational and financial outcomes.
- SOLUTIONS FOCUSED & ADAPTABLE
- A proactive and positive mindset, with the confidence to implement new systems, navigate challenges and lead change, while maintaining a high standard of service and team engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the overall venue performance, including budgets, P&L, EBITDA, revenue growth and profitability.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with the local community, customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Drive effective labour management, roster optimisation, productivity and wage cost control.
- Maintain tight control of COGS, stock management, purchasing, wastage and gross profit margins.
- Lead, coach and develop department managers and frontline teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.
- Implement new systems and operational processes through effective communication, training, coaching and change management.
- Plan and deliver innovative food, beverage and venue initiatives to grow the venue’s profile and attract new and repeat business.
- Ensure exceptional customer experience, operational standards, compliance and workplace safety.
- Position the venue as a respected community hub through strong local engagement and partnerships.
- KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Revenue, EBITDA and profitability delivered against budget.
- Labour costs and productivity maintained within agreed targets.
- COGS, gross profit margins, stock control and wastage managed within budget.
- Exceptional customer experience, repeat visitation and strong local engagement.
- Team engagement, retention and leadership development.
- Successful implementation and adoption of new systems and processes.
- Compliance with legislative, licensing, health, safety and workplace standards.
- Growth in venue profile through community partnerships and local initiatives.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
- 3–5 years’ progressive hospitality management experience in a similar venue or high-volume operation.
- Proven experience in managing P&L, budgets, financial reporting and commercial outcomes.
- Strong understanding of labour management, rostering, wage control and workforce productivity.
- Demonstrated experience in COGS, inventory control, purchasing, stocktakes and gross profit optimisation.
- Experience implementing new systems and leading organisational change.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with a people-first approach.
- LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS
- WA Approved Managers Liquor Certification
BENEFITS
- Attractive base salary + super + achievable bonus scheme.
- Lead an iconic waterfront hospitality venue in beautiful Albany, WA.
- Take ownership of venue performance, team development and business growth.
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