'The Nott' is all about serving a great product with passion, humour and expertise. With 3 kitchens, 4 bars, a bottleshop, live music, and event spaces of all shapes and sizes, we now have a great opportunity for a 'pub-pro' to join our team as Venue Manageras we continue to serve Melbourne's East.
The Role
This is a hands-on role reporting to the General Manager that will see you;
- Lead the day-to-day operations of one of the region's busiest hospitality venues.
- Inspire, coach and develop a team of department managers to deliver outstanding results.
- Create exceptional guest experiences by driving service standards across every area of the hotel.
- Build a positive, high-performing culture where people enjoy coming to work.
- Drive strong stock control, purchasing, and cost-of-goods performance across all departments.
- Work closely with the General Manager to achieve sales, profit and operational goals.
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards.
- Oversee recruitment, training and succession planning to build a strong leadership team.
- Ensure the venue consistently presents at its very best, with strong compliance and operational excellence.
- Support the delivery of major events, promotions and community initiatives.
- Be a hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, leading from the front during busy service periods.
The Successful Candidate
We're looking for a hands-on Venue Manager who is approachable, confident and thrives in a fast-paced pub environment. You'll bring strong hospitality experience, commercial acumen and a genuine passion for leading people and creating memorable guest experiences.
You'll also bring:
- Proven experience leading a high-volume hotel, pub or large-format hospitality venue.
- A strong background across food, beverage and bar operations.
- A hands-on leadership style, with a passion for being on the floor and leading by example.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing labour, stock and cost of goods.
- A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and continually raising service standards.
- A natural ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing leaders and teams.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive, energetic leadership style that creates a fun, accountable and inclusive workplace.
The Rest
This role at The Nott offers:
- A competitive salary package and REALwork-life balance (we're licensed until 1am only).
- Ongoing training and development, including accredited wine education, leadership programs and industry events.
- Genuine opportunities to grow your career with a business that promotes from within.
- A supportive culture that values teamwork, collaboration and having fun at work.
- Daily staff meals, free parking and great staff perks.
- The chance to be part of a venue that is continually evolving, investing and growing.
Venue Manager - The Nott in Melbourne employer: Notting Hill Hotel
The Notting Hill Hotel is an exceptional employer that values creativity and teamwork, providing a vibrant work culture where every team member plays a crucial role in delivering unforgettable guest experiences. With opportunities for professional growth and development in the hospitality industry, employees enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and excellence in event coordination. Located in a bustling area, the hotel offers unique advantages such as exposure to diverse events and a chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to making each occasion special.
