Assistant Venue Manager - Speight'S

Due to a recent exciting internal movement, we are now looking for an

Assistant Venue Manager

with a passion for both the Speight's brand and its history to join the team at the spiritual home of Speight's in Dunedin, this is a Permanent Full Time Position.

The Speight's Heritage Centre is the home of an award-winning Brewery Tours and Retail centre. And this is your chance to take on a challenging and rewarding role, with plenty of opportunities for growth.

The Speight's Heritage Centre, located in the Speight's Brewery, is the spiritual home of New Zealand's biggest beer brand, attracting over 10,000 visitors per year to experience the "Pride of the South"; and is one of Dunedin's most popular tourist attractions. As Assistant Venue Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the team exceeds the expectations of visitors to this iconic site.

Your key responsibility will be to increase visitors to the Heritage Centre by managing an engaging team of tour guides and delivering an exceptional experience to guests. You will also play a key role in increasing our retail sales via the onsite Shop and e-commerce platforms.

Core Duties :

Stock ordering and inventory control (including the e-commerce site)

Managing a team of up to 10 Tour Guides

Stakeholder relationship management

Event management

Cash-handling and banking

Reservations

Rostering and payroll

Our ideal candidate will have :

Passion for the Speight's brand and Dunedin

Experience in stock management and control – including stock takes

Retail and / or merchandising experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role (Tourism / Hospitality / Retail)

Exceptional customer service skills

Duty Manager's Licence (preferred, not essential)

Flexibility in hours of work (this position may include weekend work)

What we offer :

Competitive remuneration + bonus

Product allowance

Staff discount on merchandise

Positive & supportive company culture

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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