Venue Manager | Folio Bar & Roslyn Packer Theatre
Job Summary
Folio
A place made for conversation connection and a drink done properly.
Inspired by the theatre bars of New York Folio turns the pre-show dash for a drink into a moment worth lingering over. Whether its a martini before curtain call a glass of wine after the final act or supper shared late into the night Folio is where the night unfolds.
The menu draws on timeless cocktails shaped for the modern palate. Every drink has a purpose and personality designed to feel both familiar and surprising. Its serious about quality but never too serious.
The Role
Were looking for an energetic charismatic and experienced Venue Manager to lead Folio at Roslyn Packer Theatre.
Someone who thrives in a fastpaced highvolume bar environment and knows how to build a team culture thats vibrant inclusive and genuinely supportive. Youll champion diversity celebrate individuality and create an atmosphere where both guests and staff feel part of a community.
This role is all about elevating the theatrebar experience. Youll lead a dynamic team through busy preshow rushes interval surges and postshow crowds ensuring our cocktaildriven offering is delivered with speed consistency and style. Youll set the tone for exceptional service maintain high operational standards and make Folio a place people love to work and love to visit.
Youll be responsible for developing your team through strong product knowledge cocktail training service coaching and a focus on building confidence and capability. Establishing an effective operational rhythm across the venue - from bar prep to peaktime execution - will be key to your success.
Our team knows what it takes to deliver guest experiences like no other and with Folio being a central part of the theatre experience were looking for managers who are:
- Strong operators with a commitment to high standards and exceptional product delivery
- Handson present and operationally focused
- Skilled at stakeholder management across multiple departments and theatre partners
- Passionate about developing staff in cocktail knowledge service skills team culture and guest relationships
- Experienced in leading large teams in a highvolume fastpaced environment 4 years in hospitality management is essential
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Ownership and autonomy play a key role in shaping the ongoing identity of Folio and contribute to one of Sydneys most vibrant cultural spaces.
- Creative freedom craft standout cocktails elevate the theatrebar experience and bring fresh ideas to life.
- Work in an iconic location right inside Roslyn Packer Theatre in the heart of Walsh Bays arts precinct.
- Competitive pay tips plus generous staff discounts and perks across our hospitality group.
- A team that values fun and professionalism work with people who match your energy passion and pace.
- Be inspired daily surrounded by worldclass performers creatives and the buzz of live theatre.
Who Were Looking For
- People who thrive in high-energy guest-focused environments.
- Passion professionalism and creativity
- Enthusiasm adaptability and a commitment to excellent service.
Required Experience:
Manager