Welcome To Group operates Melbourne's iconic Welcome to Thornbury and Welcome to Brunswick precincts - home to some of Melbourne’s best neighbourhood hospitality and entertainment! 

Backed by the same people behind Belles Hot Chicken, Mamasita, Natural History and Hightail, we're laser focused on serving up awesome food, booze, entertainment, events and functions in the best neighbourhood spots. 

Our awesome Welcome To Brunswick precinct on Sydney Road is home to a full 4 Pines brewery and bar, massive beer garden, tasting bar, Asian-inspired restaurant and function spaces. 

We're looking for a high-energy, super positive operations manager to lead our restaurant and functions space, The Hall at Welcome To Brunswick. Located in an old Masonic Hall on Sydney Road, The Hall has hosted hundreds of awesome functions - from 21sts to weddings, engagement parties to Christmas parties. And when we're not hosting functions, we're open for dinners serving up modern Asian plates and drinks! 

So as our Functions & Restaurant Operations Manager, what does your week look like? Good question!  

Your key responsibilities are: 

• Function & Event Operations – manage & executing the function & event operations from set up through to sequence of service, to pack down 
• Restaurant Operations – Running dinner services and training your team to a high level at all times 
• Maintaining all beverage stock – stocktaking, ordering, supplier relationships 
• Venue Maintenance – giving the venue the tender loving care it needs for each function, including watering plants & organising cleaners 
• Manage rosters & labour cost
• We expect your week to typically be an 80/20 on the floor and admin split  

As well as working hard, we are passionate about our team culture and supporting your life in and outside of work. This includes; 

• Team discount at all Welcome To venues, and lots of our friends too! 
• Training and development, perfect for someone looking to transition into the functions team in the future - we'll back you with up to $2k a year to invest in your professional development 
• Career progression within the team, we love promoting within! 
• Tuesday – Saturday roster  

If you’re ready to take your hospitality career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! 

To be considered top-notch status with us, the personality and experience needed are: 

• A minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant or Functions Manager at a busy venue where you are responsible for daily operations 
• Stella time management skills, ability to multitask like a ninja 
• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure 
• True leadership ability - being able to motivate your team from the front line 
• Super optimistic - you always see the glass half full, every time! 
• Valid RSA 
• Previous experience with Tripleseat & Seven Rooms desired