It’s said that out there in the big wide world there's one special person for everyone - that your soulmate is just waiting to be found.That may be true. Let’s hope it is. One thing’s for certain though. If ven–u was a person, we’ve done everything we can to give our customers the feeling that they’ve met “the one” ven-u baristas don’t shout out names or orders .ven-u servers don’t forget that you like your Avo on the side. ven-u chefs aren’t pumping out plates of mass produced stock… Show more It’s said that out there in the big wide world there's one special person for everyone - that your soulmate is just waiting to be found.That may be true. Let’s hope it is. One thing’s for certain though. If ven–u was a person, we’ve done everything we can to give our customers the feeling that they’ve met “the one” ven-u baristas don’t shout out names or orders .ven-u servers don’t forget that you like your Avo on the side. ven-u chefs aren’t pumping out plates of mass produced stock standard food. ven-u people are into being a part of something really special. They’re into engaging with our patrons, speaking with them naturally. Doing whatever they can to enhance and enforce our commitment to making u feel special.A date at ven-u is a rewarding, pleasing experience. It’s where you’ll feel that we’ve been waiting for you, waiting to show you how much we care.In just the same way that you know when the right one comes along. Show less

Recognising a need to create a great product that leads to infectious results, the happiness we create in our communities impacts well beyond the walls of our cafe.Sure, The Greenhouse is the perfect place to grab a coffee and run, but we like to think our story is more than that. We’re all about listening to the stories of our world and being an active practitioner of positive change in the community.We’re a forum to share the experience of great food and coffee. And in the… Show more Recognising a need to create a great product that leads to infectious results, the happiness we create in our communities impacts well beyond the walls of our cafe.Sure, The Greenhouse is the perfect place to grab a coffee and run, but we like to think our story is more than that. We’re all about listening to the stories of our world and being an active practitioner of positive change in the community.We’re a forum to share the experience of great food and coffee. And in the process, to be mindful about how and why we get to enjoy such a pleasure.Our little community of caffeine addicts make our lives just that much richer. Every day when we get to engage with you and provide a great cup of coffee, it makes our community a little stronger - and we love that! Show less

► Stores: 10; ► Turnover: $18M; ► Headcount: 180 ► Area Manager Reports: 2Known for achieving solid financial and operational results, I earned a sound reputation for maintaining focus on the outcome and steering an increase in output and productivity. To do this, I devised innovative and evidence-based strategies to support excellence, compliance, innovation, value creation and ROI. As a result, I was a key player in critiquing viability of new initiatives, bedding down… Show more ► Stores: 10; ► Turnover: $18M; ► Headcount: 180 ► Area Manager Reports: 2Known for achieving solid financial and operational results, I earned a sound reputation for maintaining focus on the outcome and steering an increase in output and productivity. To do this, I devised innovative and evidence-based strategies to support excellence, compliance, innovation, value creation and ROI. As a result, I was a key player in critiquing viability of new initiatives, bedding down business processes, risk management strategy and implementation plans that supported the sustainability of the business via 3 supporting pillars of operations, profitability and experience.► KEY RESULTS:✔ Took the poorest performing chocolate bar in the company into my area; changing leadership, investing into the people, and focusing on operational compliance that saw it awarded National Sales Champion.✔ supported Initiation of a new Competitive Advantage that created a unique, magical experience for our customers; playing a key role in strategizing a new initiative to further cement the brand. Increased customer compliments received at HO by 75%.✔ Overhauled existing staff KPIs and lay the foundation that took it from a number or target to reach, to a connection with purpose or a sense of ‘why’.✔ Built a high performing team that saw each store ranked in the Top 10 out of 41 locations, with several stores being the most profitable in the company. Show less