General Manager | The Paddington Precinct

The Venue 

The Paddington Precinct is a vibrant culinary and entertainment hub on Oxford St Paddington which is home to the acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant Fred’s, a favourite among celebrities, the underground cocktail bar Charlie Parker’s, and the produce-focused pub, The Paddington.  

This year, a new venue will join the line-up, featuring both a restaurant and a basement bar. 

At the helm of the culinary direction across all venues is Executive Chef, Ben Greeno, formerly of Noma and Momofuku, bringing his world-class expertise and innovation to each venue. 

The Role 

We are on the lookout for an experienced General Manager to lead the operations of the entire Paddington Precinct. As the face of this renowned destination, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience across all venues. 

This rare opportunity allows you to manage one of Merivale’s largest precincts, welcoming thousands of guests each week. You’ll have the chance to collaborate closely with renowned Executive Chefs including, Ben Greeno, and work alongside Merivale’s senior leadership team, to shape the future of this iconic Precinct. 

Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:   

• Delivery of the venue budget, objectives, and deliverables;    
• Drive agreed financial focuses with the team, and cascade consistent messages and targets;   
• Deliver quality guest experience and service through food, beverages, gaming, operations, and ambiance;   
• Drive innovation in venue (group) direction and product development;   
• Exhibit and maintain an elite level of leadership across all areas of the business;   
• Drive cohesion and performance between the venue team and other business stakeholders to deliver results;   
• Support, develop and drive asset protection and risk mitigation strategies including but not limited to food safety, licensing and regulatory compliance;   
• Recruit, induct and retain key talent;    
• Partner effectively with key community stakeholders.  

Who Are You 

You will be a passionate and driven leader and one who can adapt to varied service styles, clientele, and offerings in one location.   

To be successful in this role you will:  

• Have previously worked within a similar role within a large scale or multi-site venue and understand complex environments.  
• A hospitality background with knowledge across Work Health & Safety, and Regulatory Compliance is highly advantageous;  
• Be a commercially astute people manager, with demonstrated experience in your field;  
• Have exceptional financial acumen;  
• Bring ideas and initiative to the table and drive growth in your venue;  
• Be truly passionate about leading and developing a team, and well connected to your industry.  

The key focus of Merivale's success is our people; we build and develop strong teams to deliver excellence, ensuring continued growth and success. We invest in our people and draw on their talents, passion, and imagination to define new experiences and create a culture of opportunity and success.  

The Reward 

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:   

• Competitive salary. 
• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents. 
• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues. 
• Career and development opportunities, learning from the best. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Employee Referral Program.