Vin-Cenzo's is looking for a Venue Manager
Located in the leafy streets of Darlinghurst, Vin-Cenzo's has quickly earned a reputation as one of Sydney's favourite neighbourhood Italian restaurants, recently earning two-hats from the Good Food Guide. With a focus on old school hospitality underpinning a frequently rotating seasonal menu, we are now on the lookout for a Venue Manager to take the reins of one of Sydney's most exciting openings from 2025.
The Venue
Vin-Cenzo's has built upon a storied past (the site was previously the home of Tre Scalini and Bar Vincent, both beloved Sydney institutions) serving beautiful Italian cuisine, handmade pasta with a focus on the best local produce, and a diverse and Italian leaning wine list. The dining room is moody, with the glow of candle light creating intimacy and warmth, but it is our genuine hospitality that lays the foundation, looking to elevate any moment for both our regulars and first comers.
The Group
The Goodies is a growing hospitality group founded by Nathan & Sali Sasi and Morgan McGlone, known for their commitment to thoughtful food, generous, warm service and neighbourhood-driven hospitality. Other than Vin-Cenzo's our venues currently include:
* Bar Copains (Surry Hills): A one-hatted, friendly neighbourhood wine bar celebrating friendship and French bistro charm.
* Bessies (Surry Hills): A one-hatted, Mediterranean wood fire restaurant focusing on Food, Fire + Friends.
* Alma's (Surry Hills): A cocktail bar within Bessies, focusing on the classics and good times
The Role
As Venue Manager, you will be responsible for driving the day to day operations of the venue, both leading service and developing your team to further build on the great foundations already laid. You will be responsible for the overall performance of the venue, always underpinned by an unwavering commitment to exceptional hospitality.
You won't be building from scratch, you'll be inheriting a well-oiled machine. Our current team is a collective of industry professionals who appreciate and excel at the craft of restaurant service. The culture is genuinely collaborative and team focussed. You will be supported by our Group Managers, who are dedicated to your professional progression within the wider group (Bessie's, Alma's and Bar Copains)
The Ideal Candidate
The right person to take this role needs to be able to be a true presence in a great dining room, both connecting with every guest who comes through but also training and empowering your team to do the same.
You will have at least three years experience as a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or General Manager of well regarded venues, as well as a genuine passion and extensive knowledge of both food and wine and an understanding of cooking techniques and provenance of ingredients.
An ability to understand and adhere to financial targets such as wage costs, discounts, stock variance etc is crucial, as is the ability manage diverse teams and a proactive approach to problem solving.
What's in it for you?
As well as the opportunity to lead one of the most exciting venues in Sydney right now and join one of it's fastest growing hospitality groups, you will also get:
* Generous staff discount
* Discounted membership to our fitness partners (gym, yoga, pilates, spin etc)
* Opportunity for career development as our group grows
* Excellent tips
* Work alongside industry leading peers
* A truly supportive and collaborative team culture
If this role sounds like it could be a fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with a resume and a cover letter telling us what truly great hospitality means to you.