Join the Team at From Here by Mike Do you love exceptional food, genuine hospitality and sustainability? Are you looking for a workplace with incredible culture, great people and opportunities to grow?Welcome to From Here by Mike Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, From Here by Mike is led by renowned Australian chef Mike McEnearney. Shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the integrity of Australian produce. It is a restaurant grounded in place, in fire, in soil and salt air, a quiet celebration of what is grown, raised and gathered close to home, cooked simply with intent. Think vibrant energy, curated playlists, beautiful design, genuine conversations and service that feels personal rather than scripted. We're passionate about creating memorable experiences through authentic hospitality, while remaining deeply committed to sustainability and caring for our people, our community and our environment.About the RoleYou'll play an important role in creating unforgettable dining experiences by delivering warm, knowledgeable and intuitive service. Whether you're guiding guests through the menu, recommending the perfect wine pairing or simply creating moments that make people feel at home, you'll help bring the From Here by Mike philosophy to life.You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team in a fast-paced environment where personality, teamwork and genuine hospitality are celebrated every day.This role requires flexibility across a rotating 7-day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.What We're Looking For Personality! We hire people for who they are. What can you bring to the table? Previous experience in similar role in a quality restaurant, premium hospitality venue or environment. A genuine passion for food, wine and creating memorable guest experiences. Someone who naturally connects with people and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. Positive energy, professionalism and attention to detail. Calm under pressure with a strong work ethic. A desire to learn, grow and continually develop your hospitality career. Passion for sustainability and doing things the right way. Why Join Us? 50% Food & Beverage discounts across the business. Discounted accommodation rates for you, your friends and family. Employee Assistance Program for all team members. Uniform provided and laundered. Competitive hourly rates plus generous tips. Ongoing training and development with genuine career progression opportunities. Monthly social events and team celebrations. Sustainability initiatives and committee opportunities to make a real impact. Work alongside one of Australia's most respected chefs within one of Melbourne's most exciting new dining destinations. If you're passionate about genuine hospitality, love working with great people and want to be part of something special, we'd love to hear from you.Come and help us create a restaurant where guests don't just dine they feel like they're coming home.
$80,000 base salary plus superannuation and an uncapped performance bonus.On-target earnings of $127,500The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and highly connected Venues Sales Manager to drive social and corporate group business across two bars and a restaurant at 1 Hotel Melbourne.This is a proactive, revenue-focused role for a motivated sales professional who understands Melbourne's hospitality and events market. You will be responsible for developing new business, building strong client relationships and delivering an additional $1 million in venue revenue during 2027.With an uncapped tiered bonus structure, this role provides significant earning potential for someone who can build a strong pipeline and consistently convert opportunities.Key Responsibilities Proactively generate new corporate and social-event business for the venues. Deliver $1 million in additional revenue during 2027. Build relationships with corporate clients, event planners, agencies and local businesses. Identify and pursue opportunities for private dining, celebrations, corporate functions and exclusive venue hire. Conduct client meetings, venue tours and site inspections. Prepare tailored proposals and confidently convert enquiries into confirmed bookings. Develop repeat business and long-term preferred-client relationships. Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, activity plan and revenue forecast. Work closely with venue operations, culinary and marketing teams to deliver seamless events. Ensure bookings meet approved minimum spends, pricing requirements and venue positioning. Represent the business at relevant networking and industry events. About YouYou will be a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys developing relationships and creating new business opportunities.You will ideally bring: Demonstrated success in hospitality, venue, hotel, events or corporate sales. An established network within Melbourne's corporate or events market. A proven ability to prospect, negotiate and close new business. Strong commercial awareness and confidence working towards revenue targets. Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-management skills. The ability to manage multiple opportunities while maintaining accurate follow-up. Experience using a CRM or sales-tracking platform. A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach. A genuine understanding of premium hospitality and guest experience. Remuneration and Incentives $80,000 base salary plus superannuation. $47,500 target bonus for delivering $1 million in incremental revenue. An uncapped 12% accelerator on qualifying revenue above $1 million. Commission applies only to qualifying incremental revenue directly generated by the Venues Sales Manager from events that meet approved minimum-spend and pricing requirements.
