Venue Manager

Role: Venue ManagerLocation: MedwayHours: Full-time - 35 hours per week - Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (occasional weekends and nights)Salary: 32,000 per annumContract: 3-Month Temp-Perm (Potential for Perm)Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Venue Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy licensed venue, including bar operations, food, events and evening trade. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the venue operates safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard, whilst managing and supporting the venue team.This is a hands-on comprehensive management position suited to someone with previous experience within a licensed, hospitality, events or similar environment, who is confident managing people, HR, finance, operations, stock, and compliance.Responsibilities- Oversee the daily operation of the venue- Lead, support and develop the venue team, including supervisors, team leaders and operational staff.- Manage staff rotas, attendance, hours and day-to-day staffing requirements- Take operational responsibility for events, working closely with organisers, clients and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.- Coordinate venue opening and closing procedures, ensuring all relevant security, safety and operational checks are completed.- Manage bar operations, including stock levels, ordering, stock control, cellar management and minimising waste.- Monitor sales, costs, margins and overall financial performance, contributing ..... full job details .....