Venue Manager | Tal's | New Opening

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff Cellar – staff pricing on wines

Paid parental leave

Unlimited career growth

Merivale Academy – Leadership & Guest

WSET qualifications support

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Merivale is opening Tal’s in Sydney and seeks an energetic Venue Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume operation with a strong team culture. You’ll recruit, train and coach a diverse team, driving outstanding guest experiences and establishing an efficient operating rhythm across the venue.

We require 2+ years in hospitality management and hands-on leadership to deliver authentic, top‑class service. Join a renowned group shaping a premier Eastern Mediterranean concept in Sydney.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hospitality management.
• Experience leading large teams in high-volume venues.
• Hands-on, operating leadership with focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a diverse team.
• Maintain a culture of excellence and guest focus.
• Provide ongoing training on product knowledge and service.
• Establish an effective operation rhythm across the venue.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

High-volume operations

Job description

Tal’s is our new, lively and casual venue, shaped by chef Tal Buchnik’s approach to Eastern Mediterranean food and hospitality. Fast, loud and full of energy, it’s built around generous food, great drinks and bringing people together — with the team at the heart of it all.

It’s a chance to begin your journey with Merivale and build a long-term career as we continue to expand in Sydney.

The Role

We are after an energetic, bubbly and experienced Venue Manager with a focus on creating a strong team culture, one that celebrates cultural diversity, and is passionate about creating an authentic and traditional experience for their guests.

You’ll be expected to build, lead and develop a diverse team, maintain a culture that strives for excellence, deliver exceptional guest experience, and have fun along the way. You’ll provide ongoing training to the team through product knowledge and be focused on establishing an effective operation rhythm across the venue.

Our team knows what it takes to deliver guest experiences like no other and with such anticipation surrounding yet another incredible development, we need managers who are:

• Strong operators with focus on delivering high standards and exceptional product
• Hands-on and operational.
• Experts at stakeholder management.
• Responsible for developing the skills of the staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture and guest relationships.
• Experienced in managing large teams in a high-volume atmosphere; 2+ years in hospitality management is essential.

We're looking for passionate people to join the opening team and play a key role in bringing this exciting concept to life. If you love working in high-performing, fast paced venues and want to be part of one of Sydney's most anticipated openings, we’d love to hear from you.

Merivale Employee Benefits

• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.