Venue General Manager

Yo-Chi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Volunteer days

Free Yo-Chi per shift

Employee discounts

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Yo-Chi in Chippendale seeks a Venue General Manager to drive the venue’s energy, culture, and performance. You will lead from the floor, delivering exceptional guest experiences and building a high-performing team tied to the local community.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on quality, consistency, and community engagement, with a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, and opportunities for career progression within the Yo-Chi network.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader who thrives on the floor and sets the standard for service.
• Commercially aware with experience across labour, COGS, and P&L.
• Natural coach who lifts performance and maintains high standards.
• Capable of guiding a busy, high-energy venue with confidence.
• People-focused, with a passion for hospitality and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Be the driving force of the venue, visible and engaged on every shift.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences reflecting Chippendale's energy and character.
• Coach, develop, and motivate the team in real time.
• Build a strong, accountable, and positive team culture.
• Oversee daily operations with focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage labour, COGS, and P&L to deliver strong commercial performance.
• Recruit, train, and retain high performing team members.
• Build strong connections with the local community through engagement and activations.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Team coaching

P&L management

Labour optimization

Recruitment

Job description

Step into a standout leadership role at Yo-Chi Chippendale, located in one of Sydney’s vibrant inner city communities.

As Venue General Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the team culture, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and make the venue a place the local community genuinely loves.

We’re looking for a hands on leader who thrives on the floor, leads with presence, and knows how to create a venue that feels high energy, welcoming, and connected to its community.

About Yo-Chi

Chi is at the heart of everything we do. Yo-Chi has grown from a local idea into a movement, inspiring creativity, welcoming all ages, and spreading good energy through frozen yogurt.

We're growing across Australia and internationally, and it's all driven by our people. As a family owned business, we put our team and guests first, creating positive experiences, supporting each other, and making our venues a place where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the driving force of the venue, visible, engaged, and leading from the front every shift.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences that reflect the energy and character of Chippendale.
• Coach, develop, and motivate your team in real time.
• Build a strong, accountable, and positive team culture.
• Oversee daily operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage labour, COGS, and P&L to deliver strong commercial performance.
• Recruit, train, and retain high performing team members.
• Build strong connections with the local Chippendale community through engagement and activations.

Step into a standout leadership role at Yo-Chi Chippendale, located in one of Sydney’s vibrant inner city communities.

As Venue General Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the team culture, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and make the venue a place the local community genuinely loves.

We’re looking for a hands on leader who thrives on the floor, leads with presence, and knows how to create a venue that feels high energy, welcoming, and connected to its community.

About Yo-Chi

Chi is at the heart of everything we do. Yo-Chi has grown from a local idea into a movement, inspiring creativity, welcoming all ages, and spreading good energy through frozen yogurt.

We're growing across Australia and internationally, and it's all driven by our people. As a family owned business, we put our team and guests first, creating positive experiences, supporting each other, and making our venues a place where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the driving force of the venue, visible, engaged, and leading from the front every shift.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences that reflect the energy and character of Chippendale.
• Coach, develop, and motivate your team in real time.
• Build a strong, accountable, and positive team culture.
• Oversee daily operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage labour, COGS, and P&L to deliver strong commercial performance.
• Recruit, train, and retain high performing team members.
• Build strong connections with the local Chippendale community through engagement and activations.

Who we’re looking for:

• A confident, experienced leader who loves being in the action and understands what great hospitality feels like.
• Commercially aware, with experience across labour, COGS, and P&L.
• A natural coach who lifts performance and holds high standards.
• Comfortable leading a busy, high energy venue.
• People focused, with a genuine love for hospitality and creating great experiences.

Why Yo-Chi?

• Competitive salary & quarterly bonuses
• 2 paid volunteer days each year
• Long term career progression into Multi-Site, Area Management, or Training & Development roles
• Flexible rotating roster across day and night shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Free Yo-Chi every shift & sweet discounts
• Strong culture of connection, team events, and real community feel
• Access to our Happiness Hub for wellbeing, learning, and support

If you’re someone who thrives on energy, people, and creating memorable guest experiences, this is your next move.

Additional information

• Lead and develop a high performing team
• Drive guest experience & venue performance
• Competitive salary + quarterly bonuses