Venue Manager

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Parking

Potential for permanent

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Venue Manager in Medway. This full-time role (35 hours/week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; occasional weekends and nights) pays £32,000 per year and is a 3-month temp-perm contract with potential for permanency.

You will oversee daily venue operations, lead and develop staff, manage rotas, coordinate events with organisers, ensure security and licensing compliance, and monitor costs and sales against budgets.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in hospitality, events or licensed venues.
• Proactive, hands-on leader with ability to develop a team.
• Experience with staff rotas, attendance and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the venue.
• Lead and develop the venue team, including supervisors and staff.
• Manage staff rotas, attendance, hours and staffing needs.
• Coordinate events with organisers, clients and internal teams.
• Ensure opening/closing procedures, safety and licensing compliance.
• Manage bar operations, stock levels, ordering and waste minimisation.
• Monitor sales, costs and margins, contributing to budgets and targets.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and external partners.
• Support recruitment, induction and training of staff.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, liaising with maintenance teams.
• Develop risk assessments and safety procedures for events.
• Assist in planning entertainment and events.
• Provide regular reports to senior management.

Skills

Staff management

Team leadership

Budget & cost control

Stock & cash handling

Licensing & compliance

Health & safety

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Role: Venue Manager
Location: Medway
Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week - Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (occasional weekends and nights)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract: 3-Month Temp-Perm (Potential for Perm)

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 to budgets and commercial targets.
• Ensure the venue operates in accordance with licensing requirements, health and safety legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors, security providers and other external partners.
• Support the recruitment, induction, training, performance management and development of venue staff.
• Maintain high standards of venue equipment, fixtures, fittings and operational areas, liaising with facilities teams where repairs or maintenance are required.
• Develop and implement appropriate risk assessments, emergency procedures and safety measures for venue operations and events.
• Assist with the development and delivery of an ongoing programme of entertainment and events.
• Maintain accurate operational, financial, incident, stock and performance records, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Provide hands-on support during busy periods and events, assisting the wider venue team where required.

Requirements

• Previous management experience within a licensed trade, hospitality, events or similar environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours, with occasional evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Willingness to carry out ad hoc work across other parts of the business.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Good knowledge of stock control, cash handling, financial procedures and cost management.
• Understanding of licensing requirements and health and safety within a venue environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Personal Licence holder, or willingness to obtain one.
• First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional privilege leave over the Christmas and New Year period.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Parking available.
• Potential for the temporary position to become permanent.