Strategic Waterfront Venue Manager

Australian Venue Co.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across 250+ venues

Career growth opportunities

Centralised support across operations

Renovation journey involvement

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. seeks an experienced Venue Manager to lead a large, multifaceted hospitality operation.

You will oversee food & beverage, events, and waterfront offerings, delivering outstanding guest experiences while driving profitability and labour efficiency. Ideal candidates bring proven leadership of large venues, strong P&L acumen, and the ability to thrive in peak periods and during renovations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large hospitality venues or destination operations.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, labour control, and profitability.
• Exceptional people leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to manage seasonal trade fluctuations and operational complexity.
• Warm, engaging leadership style with strong customer and community focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large front and back-of-house team.
• Drive venue profitability and optimize operational performance.
• Manage labour, wages and cost controls across fluctuating trade periods.
• Oversee high-volume service operations and large-scale events.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences across diverse demographics.
• Build strong relationships with locals, tourists, families and community stakeholders.
• Lead the venue through renovations and operational change.

Skills

P&L management

People leadership

Large hospitality venues

Seasonal trade management

Customer focus

Job description

Australian Venue Co. seeks an experienced Venue Manager to lead a large, multifaceted hospitality operation.

You will oversee food & beverage, events, and waterfront offerings, delivering outstanding guest experiences while driving profitability and labour efficiency. Ideal candidates bring proven leadership of large venues, strong P&L acumen, and the ability to thrive in peak periods and during renovations.