About Us

At Kimpton Margot Sydney, part of EVT Connect Hospitality, we do things differently. As Australia’s first Kimpton hotel, we believe heartfelt hospitality starts with our people. We celebrate individuality, encourage creativity, and create ridiculously personal experiences for every guest. Home to Luke Mangan's renowned restaurant and bar, our hotel offers a vibrant dining experience where exceptional service and genuine connections come first.

Don’t just function, flourish. With EVT Connect Hospitality. The EVT Connect Hospitality team can be relied on for best-in-class insights into how to drive performance for the brand; from local talent development and operations, to driving market leading revenue strategies for third-party loyalty programs, distribution and brand standards.

As our Venue Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of our restaurant, bar, café, and cellar, inspiring your team to deliver unforgettable dining experiences while driving operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the daily operations across the restaurant, bar, café, and cellar
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Food & Beverage team
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintain Kimpton service standards
• Lead by example with a hands-on presence during service
• Manage rostering, staffing levels, payroll compliance, and team performance
• Oversee stock control, ordering, inventory, and supplier relationships
• Monitor labour, food, and beverage costs to achieve financial targets
• Support menu development, promotions, and venue initiatives with hotel leadership
• Resolve guest feedback professionally and drive guest loyalty
• Maintain compliance with RSA, food safety, WH&S, and licensing requirements
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Restaurants & Bars, and wider leadership team
• Act as Manager on Duty when required

About You

• Previous experience as a Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, or similar leadership role within hotels or premium hospitality venues
• Passion for delivering exceptional food, beverage, and guest experiences
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams
• Commercially minded with experience managing labour costs, stock, and budgets
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Food & Beverage operations, inventory, and ordering systems
• Knowledge of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• RSA Certificate (essential)
• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Hotel Management, or Business (desirable)
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Us?

At Kimpton Margot Sydney, part of EVT Connect Hospitality, we celebrate personality, creativity, and genuine hospitality.

We offer:

• Career development opportunities across a growing hotel network
• Ongoing leadership training and professional development
• Hotel discounts across IHG and EVT properties
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• The opportunity to lead one of Sydney's premier restaurant and bar venues

Apply Now

If you're a passionate hospitality leader ready to inspire a high-performing team and deliver exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Kimpton Margot Sydney and help create unforgettable moments for our guests every day.