Piggery Venue Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Piggery Venue Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Lead our fast paced venue and team to deliver exceptional service
• Be part of an award winning restaurant group and run this venue like your own
• Enjoy a variety of company wide benefits!

The Company
The Piggery Café is a much-loved venue located at Burnham Beeches, a historical retreat at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges. It has been designed in a warm and rustic manner with touches of modernity and is not only a serene place to dine but a beautiful place to work.

With a focus on sustainability, The Piggery Café and surrounds uses only the highest quality, ethical products and land practices and is situated next to the Burnham Bakery which produces in-house pastries and artisan bread.
We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager join the team.

The Role
With an extraordinary focus on customer experience, you will be responsible for management of the venue, business growth and providing every guest with an exceptional experience weather they are a first time visitor or enjoy the venue frequently.
You will be responsible for:

• Recruitment, training and development of staff that lead to exceptional guest experiences every time.
• Management of the venue with a focus on front of house staff management but also acting as the senior lead for our Head Chefs and Bakery team located on the property to create a cohesive and functional work environment.
• Liaise with the Events team to coordinate and manage a wide range of events on the property from weddings to corporate events etc.
• Creating and delivery great concepts and marketing initiatives with our Marketing team to drive great foot traffic and engagement with the property.
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager of the property regularly to ensure the property and surrounds are pristine at all times with a focus on opportunity for the Piggery guests.
• Management of venue commercials ensuring that wage costs, revenue and forecasting are managed closely and meet required targets.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a passionate and experience hospitality manager with:

• Experience managing a high volume hospitality venue
• Demonstrated leadership skills that extend to the recruitment of staff and team development
• A fantastic approach to customer service and makes all decisions with the customer experience in mind
• Flexibility to operate within a 7-day roster and maintain momentum within a highly seasonal venue
• Event coordination experience will be ideal and you will have and the ability to liaise with Event Managers to create exceptional experiences for our guests
• Knowledge of food safety and operational practices
• A passion for sustainable produce and living
• An exceptional level of tenacity, energy and accountability.

If you think you have what it takes and are ready for a defining career opportunity, apply via the appropriate links today.  You may record a covering letter and apply with your resume.
For more information on The Piggery Café, visit www.piggerycafe.com.au 

While we take the time to review all applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.