12-Month Venue Leader: Mentor & Elevate Your Team

Kalis United; Kingston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee perks program with discounts

Relocation or rental assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Networking events and development days

Job summary

Kingston Hotel, part of Kalis Hospitality, seeks an experienced Venue Manager for a 12-month fixed-term engagement to mentor and develop the current management team while lifting operational and leadership standards across the venue.

This role focuses on building leadership capability with HR and senior leaders, rather than a long-term, open-ended appointment, and requires a hands-on, community-minded leader committed to delivering results.

Qualifications

• Proven Venue Manager experience leading a hospitality venue.
• Passion for coaching and developing others to raise capability.
• Ability to assess team capability and build development plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on venue leadership across day-to-day operations for the duration of the contract.
• Mentor and coach the current management team to build confidence and readiness.
• Own people leadership across the venue, including onboarding and culture building.
• Maintain high operational standards across service, stock control, safety and compliance.
• Manage rosters, labour, costs and venue performance to support team and business.
• Embed consistent processes and decision-making for lasting improvements.
• Build local relationships and strengthen community connection.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to align with values and goals.
• Provide regular feedback on team progress ahead of contract conclusion.
• Be visible across weekends and evenings when the venue is busiest.

Skills

Venue management

People leadership

Coaching and development

Operational excellence

Strong communication

Availability on weekends/evenings

Job description

Kingston Hotel, part of Kalis Hospitality, seeks an experienced Venue Manager for a 12-month fixed-term engagement to mentor and develop the current management team while lifting operational and leadership standards across the venue.

This role focuses on building leadership capability with HR and senior leaders, rather than a long-term, open-ended appointment, and requires a hands-on, community-minded leader committed to delivering results.