Duty Manager | Ant Hill Hotel | Far North Queensland

Australian Venue Co.; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Staff discounts across food & beverage

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is seeking a Duty Manager for Ant Hill Hotel in Far North Queensland. The role focuses on hands-on leadership across bar, gaming and customer experience, guiding the team through peak service times.

You will work with venue leadership to uphold service standards, ensure compliance and deliver a welcoming country-hospitality experience for guests and the local community.

Qualifications

• Hospitality leadership experience in pubs, bars or gaming venues.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience leading teams during busy service periods.
• Confident with cash handling, banking and end-of-night procedures.
• Strong operational and compliance focus; RSA & RSG essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the bar, gaming and customer experience.
• Lead from the front during busy service periods.
• Collaborate with venue leadership to maintain service standards.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Cash handling

Compliance

Job description

Duty Manager | Ant Hill Hotel | Far North Queensland

Looking for a lifestyle change, tropical weather and a venue with real personality?

The Ant Hill Hotel is on the hunt for a Duty Manager to join the team in one of Far North Queensland’s unique rural pub destinations — located within driving distance of Cairns and surrounded by stunning scenery, local community culture and true country hospitality.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role, thrives in fast‑paced pub environments and wants to be part of a venue where no two days are the same.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Accommodation available
• Opportunity to join a supportive and community‑focused venue
• Career progression opportunities across AVC’s 260+ venues in Aus & NZ
• Staff discounts across food & beverage
• Tropical lifestyle and genuine work/life balance

About the Role

Working closely with the venue leadership team, you’ll help oversee day‑to‑day operations across the bar, gaming and customer experience while leading from the front during busy service periods.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous hospitality leadership experience within pubs, bars or gaming venues
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience leading teams during busy service periods
• Confident with cash handling, banking and end‑of‑night procedures
• Strong operational and compliance focus
• RLMV & Approved Managers License, RSA & RSG essential
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, nights and weekends
• Someone who enjoys country hospitality, live atmosphere and being part of the local community

If you enjoy pub culture, community‑driven venues and are looking for your next hospitality adventure in Far North Queensland — we’d love to hear from you.