The Made in the Shade group is looking for a passionate and experienced Venue Manager to lead a small, strong and dedicated team at The Everleigh.Who Are We?The Made in The Shade Group unites venues and services owned and operated by Michael and Zara Madrusan: The Everleigh, Heartbreaker, Navy Strength Ice Co., The Everleigh Bottling Co., Connie's Pizza and Bar Margaux.Every Made in the Shade venue or product is born out of a desire to break new ground in Australia's hospitality scene and define standards of service.
Our motto is 'People before Drinks', this means consistent service across all Made in the Shade venues for every guest, seven days a week.
We are passionate about hospitality and dedicated to delivering every product and experience with authenticity and unwavering attention to detail.The Everleigh is an intimate cocktail bar, inspired by the Golden Era fine drinking.
Home to Melbourne regulars and internationals alike, the team delivers warm, intuitive service alongside world-class drinks.Since launching in 2011, The Everleigh has grown from strength to strength with recognition across Australia and around the world.
Most recent accolades include Australian Bartender Cocktail Bar of the Year, 2018 and Best Victorian Bar of the Year, 2019.
Michael Madrusan was also named #1 Most Influential Person, 2019 by Australian Bartender and Made in the Shade Group were awarded Operator of the Year, 2019.Role and RequirementsWe are looking for a hands-on leader, qualified to nurture, discipline and drive an aspirational and growing team.
The successful applicant will be an all-round hospitality professional, both inside and outside the venue, with extensive bar experience and the drive to become an influential figure within the Made in the Shade Group and the industry.A minimum of 5 years in the industry with 2 years at management level in a similar style venue is required for this role.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of, and appreciation for cocktails and spirits, and a passion for service.
They will be confident, organised, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
They will also be experienced in all facets of venue operations including menu costing, stock control and labour management.The Venue Manager will report to and work closely with the Group Operations Manager in weekly meetings, quarterly appraisals and bi-annual strategy sessions.
The role will be further supported by the entire Made in the Shade Senior Leadership team, as well as additional internal and external resources such as HR, business mentors and PR to assist in growth and success both personally and for the venue.What We OfferThe Venue Manager will benefit from access to a dynamic internal training program, an attractive salary package with a clear incentive scheme and staff benefits across the Made in the Shade venues.We believe in the importance of work-life balance and value the need for a positive company culture to support this.
We have high expectations of ourselves and each other.
If you want to thrive in your job and want further career development opportunities within a growing dynamic group, this is the right move for you.Made in the Shade Group were awarded Operator of the Year, 2019.Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the above criteria to **********.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted
