General Manager

Frontline Recruitment Group; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Autonomy

Leadership support

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group – Griffith NSW seeks an experienced General Manager to take overall responsibility for a high-volume, multi-faceted venue. You will lead a diverse hospitality team, drive profitability, and ensure compliance across food, beverage, gaming and lodging.

The role demands a commercially minded, hands-on leader with strong financial acumen and the ability to operate during late-night trading. Strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager or senior hospitality leadership experience.
• Experience managing a high-volume food, beverage, gaming and accommodation venue.
• Strong late-night trading experience and commercial mindset.
• Proven financial, people-management and regulatory compliance capability.
• RSA, Advanced RCG, TAB and Advanced Licensing certificates are essential.
• Willingness to work across weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for daily venue operations across food, beverage, gaming, accommodation and entertainment.
• Lead, coach and develop a diverse hospitality team with clear accountability.
• Manage budgets, labour, revenue, costs and overall venue profitability.
• Oversee gaming, TAB, liquor licensing and compliance requirements.
• Manage rosters, staffing levels, KPIs and operational performance.
• Drive service standards, customer experience and community engagement.
• Collaborate with ownership and senior leadership on strategy and opportunities.
• Maintain a visible hands-on presence, including late-night operations.

Skills

General Manager experience

High-volume venue operations

Budgeting & finance management

Regulatory compliance (RSA/TAB)

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group – Griffith NSW

About the Client

Our client is a well-established regional hospitality venue with a strong local following and a diverse offering across food, beverage, gaming, and entertainment. With strong local trade, an experienced ownership team and a well-established presence in the community, this is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a significant venue operation. You’ll be supported by experienced leadership while having the autonomy to drive standards, performance and the overall guest experience. Regional living also offers a lower cost of living, shorter commutes and reduced fuel costs, making it an attractive alternative to city life.

About the Position

This is an opportunity for an experienced General Manager to take overall responsibility for a high-volume, multi-faceted venue and make a genuine impact. With a salary of $120–135K + super and a company car, you’ll oversee the day-to‑time operation while driving people, financial performance, compliance and customer experience. The role suits a commercially minded and hands‑on leader who understands the demands of food, beverage, gaming, accommodation and late‑night trading. If you’re ready to step into a senior regional role with real autonomy and strong ownership support, this is worth a look.

Position Description

• Take overall responsibility for daily venue operations across food, beverage, gaming, accommodation and entertainment
• Lead, coach and develop a diverse hospitality team while setting clear expectations and accountability
• Manage budgets, labour, revenue, costs and overall venue profitability
• Oversee gaming, TAB, liquor licensing and compliance requirements
• Manage rosters, staffing levels, KPIs and operational performance
• Drive service standards, customer experience and community engagement
• Work closely with ownership and senior leadership on strategy and business opportunities
• Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence across the venue, including late‑night operations

Position Requirements

• Previous General Manager, Venue Manager, Operations Manager or senior hospitality leadership experience
• Background managing a high-volume food, beverage, gaming and accommodation venue
• Strong late‑night trading experience
• Proven financial, commercial and people-management capability
• Experience managing gaming, TAB, liquor licensing and regulatory compliance
• RSA, Advanced RCG, TAB compliance, Advanced Licensing certificates essential
• Flexibility to work across weekends and evenings as required
• Commercially minded, hands‑on, and confident working with ownership and senior management

Salary & Benefits

• $120–135K + super, depending on experience
• Company car
• Established regional venue with strong local trade
• Experienced ownership and leadership support
• Genuine autonomy across venue operations
• Lower cost of living compared with metropolitan areas
• Shorter daily commutes and reduced fuel costs
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established venue

Lead a high-volume regional hospitality venue across food, beverage, gaming and accommodation. $120–135K + super + company car.