31/01/2023
The path to venue management has a few common milestones. But it’s the twists and turns that make the journey to VM unique for everyone.
Here's Gus's recount of his ascent to Senior VM at The Glenmore:
In January of 2017, I started at The Australian Heritage Hotel as a floor boy. In no time, I developed a fondness for the venue itself but, most importantly, the people inside it.
Over the following year, I became increasingly invested in The Aussie and worked my way to a tall staff position (I always had aspirations to be in management). After non-stop hard work through the 2020 lockdown, I entered a supervisor position and then became Venue Manager in 2021.
In 2022, a position freed up as Operations Manager & Acting GM of The Australian. Naturally, I applied, but to my surprise, I landed the job! I then held the position for six months before moving down the road to The Glenmore as Senior Venue Manager.
My pathway from floor boy to VM has been underpinned by great mentors, amazing friendships, two awesome pubs and a super supportive hospitality group.