General Manager

General Manager with Game Changing Ability Il Mercato Centrale is an idea that becomes a place, a point of reference for those who love, live, and choose food. It is a new way of talking about food that brings artisans of quality, taste and their expertise back to the forefront. A new language that makes simplicity its strength. For us goodness is elementary.

Why Choose Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne? Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating memorable experiences for our guests and our artisans. We value passion, creativity, professionalism, discipline, and dedication.

Key Responsibilities

Manage an efficient and effective operation, identifying areas of strategic growth and business development opportunities.

Monitor the artisans' actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded, and opportunities are identified and addressed.

Relentlessly focus on customer service, including the delivery of key opportunities to build the customer base.

Understand the food market lifecycle, and ensure all activities on site, and the team's performance, contribute to meeting the objectives of the business plan.

Ensure both artisans and the food market meet all obligations stipulated under each lease/license agreement, and all statutory requirements proactively using technologies like “Safety Culture” or alike.

Overall responsibility for ensuring 100% accuracy of all information including but not limited to sales, costs, salaries, marketing and artisans compliance of licence agreement and the business’s Income and Expenditure, Capital Expenditure and Marketing budgets.

Create and manage a full sales and execution team that focuses on selling and delivering amazing events.

What You Bring

You are a leader who radiates positive energy and is the person who can lift others through the good times and the challenging times.

You are a passionate foodie (but not essential) however, you are a results‑driven professional with a strong technical understanding of retail, venue management and F&B operations, deep product knowledge and a warm, people‑focused approach.

You inspire and motivate a team through effective coaching, mentoring, and talent management.

You navigate change with integrity, resolve conflicts effectively, and make innovative, results‑driven decisions.

Highly organized and efficient, you thrive in fast‑paced environments, using your analytical skills to assess business trends and drive proactive strategies.

Your can‑do attitude sets the tone for excellence, and you’re always eager to take on new challenges and grow in your career.

Ideally the experience required is either a food hall/court manager with property/leasing experience or supermarket management experience.

You demonstrate an ability to negotiate and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.

What We Give

Competitive salary + performance incentives. If you are the right person, we have no reason not to compensate you well. So, convince us and we’ll pay.

Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

Work in a stylish, food & entertainment focused venue in one of Melbourne’s most iconic streets.

Supportive ownership and a collaborative workplace culture.

Public transport ridiculously close by.

Long‑term partnership opportunities.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity if you are looking for a meaningful role that you can make a serious impact, within an amazing Italian focused culture in Melbourne – please submit your CV and we can’t wait to meet you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining in detail how you feel you're the right person for this position.

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