Venue General Manager

Kingpin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingpin Bondi is seeking a dynamic Venue General Manager to spearhead the opening of a landmark entertainment destination in Sydney. You will lead pre-opening planning, recruit and develop a flagship leadership team, and shape culture, guest experience and commercial success from day one.

You'll guide F&B, events and entertainment, drive forecasted performance, and uphold safety and operational excellence with a hands-on leadership style that puts guests first.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large hospitality or entertainment venues.
• Experience building and coaching a senior leadership team.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening and ongoing venue operations with a focus on guest experience and commercial results.
• Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing leadership team and venue culture.
• Drive F&B excellence, events and entertainment across offerings.
• Deliver financial performance through planning, forecasting and cost management.
• Create a sales-through-service culture maximizing revenue while guests are prioritized.
• Maintain highest standards of safety, compliance, presentation and ops excellence.

Skills

Venue operations leadership

Hospitality leadership

Team development

P&L / financial planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lead the Launch of Kingpin Bondi

This is more than a Venue General Manager role. It's an opportunity to lead the opening of one of the most exciting entertainment destinations in Australia.

As our Venue General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing this landmark venue to life. From pre-opening planning and team recruitment through to launch and ongoing operations, you'll shape the culture, guest experience and commercial success of a venue built to set a new benchmark for social entertainment.

We're looking for an exceptional leader with a strong hospitality background, proven commercial acumen and a passion for developing high‑performing teams. You'll inspire a large leadership team, create memorable guest experiences and drive outstanding results across food and beverage, attractions, events and entertainment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading all aspects of venue operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial outcomes
• Building, coaching and developing a high‑performing leadership team and venue culture
• Driving food and beverage excellence across multiple bars, dining and event offerings
• Delivering financial performance through effective planning, forecasting and cost management
• Creating a sales‑through‑service culture that maximises revenue while putting guests first
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, presentation and operational excellence

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success leading large, complex hospitality, entertainment or leisure venues
• Strong food and beverage leadership experience with a track record of commercial results
• Experience managing large teams through senior leaders and department heads
• Exceptional coaching, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A hands‑on leadership style and passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences
• The energy and ambition to lead a flagship venue opening from the ground up

Why Kingpin Bondi?

This is a rare opportunity to join a venue before the doors open and leave your mark on something truly special. You'll lead a passionate team, work with industry‑leading concepts and help launch a venue that will become one of Sydney's premier destinations for eating, drinking, celebrating and socialising.

Ready to lead the next chapter of entertainment in Bondi? We’d love to hear from you.