Venue Manager

Century Group - Venue Manager

The Century Group is a live entertainment producer, festival presenter and the operator of a suite of venues that includes the Enmore Theatre , Metro Theatre , the Factory Theatre complex, the Sydney Comedy Store , Darling Quarter Theatre and The Concourse Performing Arts Centre Chatswood .

Century has multiple exciting opportunities for motivated individuals to join our operations team as a Venue Manager to work across our entertainment venues.

Our new Venue Manager will be passionate about music, comedy, events and entertainment, have a strong customer service focus and have solid experience running a bar or venue.

Key priorities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Effective and efficient delivery of event plans in accordance with Century Venues procedures including;
• Box office operations, bar management, cash handling, client hospitality, venue setups & turnarounds, cross event marketing, event staff briefings
• Conducting and supervising regular venue maintenance, upkeep and presentation of the venue
• Representing the Group through liaison with Agents, Promoters, Artists and our Clients at events
• Recruiting, Training, Grading and Managing all associated event staff including; Food and Beverage Staff, Ushers, Box Office, Back of House, Venue Technicians and Security suppliers
• Researching and resourcing events effectively and efficiently in conjunction with Event Bookers and Senior Management
• RSA Management, Cash Handling, Stock Control & Ordering
• Maintaining a safe working environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures
• Updating, contributing and managing all compliance documentation
• Reporting; end of event, security, incidents & financial

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will possess relevant industry experience managing or supervising live entertainment venues, managing or supervising at a licensed premises with expertise and knowledge of events in live theatre, comedy and/or concert productions.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and being able to problem-solve quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff and provide a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.
• Demonstrated ability running bar operations.
• A practical knowledge of Liquor Licensing Laws and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Current NSW driver's licence.

The position is full time and requires the individual to work evenings and most weekends. It will require the individual to have a high degree of flexibility in their work times.