Our 250 pax venue seamlessly connects customers to our brewery and brewing team and we are on the hunt for an experienced and well-organised Venue Manager to operate our hospitality business.  

As the key person responsible for our venue, you’ll work closely with the Slipstream leadership team to create a world class beer experience. You’ll be responsible for continuing the awesome work done to date in bringing to life our venue and create a true destinational experience for the community of Brisbane and beyond. 

What’s involved:

• All day to day operations for the Slipstream Brewing Venue
• Ensure rigorous adherence to compliance and safety standards for staff and customers.
• Recruit, induct and train a passionate Front of House team.
• Working with the management team, deliver the highest quality Slipstream beer experience.
• Create a cohesive and united vision/front whilst also focusing primarily on the venue, beer and customer experience.
• Manage beverage and labour costs in relation to revenue and implement strategies to achieve business targets
• Foster a culture of customer engagement, retention and strong loyalty by leading innovative and targeted initiatives, which maintains venue popularity year-round.
• Manage and coordinate a calendar of functions and events, representing Slipstream in a professional manner at all times
• Engage all internal and external stakeholders – staff, contractors, suppliers, invoicing to ensure all operations are delivered to exact specification
• Maintain high levels of communication between the venue and management team.
• Provide office administration and support as required
• Front of house management, financial management, team leadership, and stakeholder and customer relations.

About you:

• A passionate Leader and enthusiastic beer lover.
• Energy, enthusiasm, positivity - and bucketloads of it!
• Proven management experience in charge of a busy venue
• Extensive event and planning experience within the hospitality industry
• Previous experience in managing venue operations, or similar
• QLD RMLV and Approved manager
• Financial acumen with regard to forecasting and operations management
• Time management and ability to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship skills
• Competent IT Skills