Venue Manager

Kidd Retail Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidd Retail Group is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to oversee daily operations across our Adelaide CBD venues. You will lead multiple teams, drive guest satisfaction and develop initiatives to boost sales and standards.

Ideal candidates will have proven hospitality leadership, RSA certification, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role offers variety, growth, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing hospitality venues.
• RSA and liquor licensing knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily venue operations and ensuring smooth service.
• Leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
• Maintaining exceptional customer service and venue standards.
• Developing new ideas and initiatives to drive sales and improve the guest experience.
• Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, RSA and venue procedures.

Skills

Leadership

RSA

Team management

Customer service

Food & beverage

Job description

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Are you a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, a creative mindset and a love for fast‑paced venues?

We are looking for an experienced Venue Manager to join the Kidd Retail group and play a key role across our multiple Adelaide CBD venues.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment and wants more than just a traditional venue management role. With the opportunity to work across different venues, no two days will be the same.

About the Role

As Venue Manager, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of our venues, leading teams and ensuring an exceptional experience for our guests.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple CBD venues, bringing your experience, creativity and ideas to different spaces and teams.

Your role will include:

Overseeing daily venue operations and ensuring smooth service

Leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams

Maintaining exceptional customer service and venue standards

Developing new ideas and initiatives to drive sales and improve the guest experience

Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, RSA and venue procedures

What we’re looking for

RP Badge (Responsible Person)

RSA

Proven experience managing and operating successful hospitality venues

Strong leadership and people management skills

Exceptional customer service and communication skills

A confident, hands‑on approach to venue management

Creative mindset with a passion for food, beverage, cocktails and hospitality

Commercial awareness and an understanding of driving sales and revenue

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Be part of an exciting and growing hospitality group

Variety, responsibility and genuine career development opportunities

Competitive salary based on experience

If you’re an energetic and driven hospitality leader who loves being hands‑on, building great teams and creating memorable experiences, we’d love to hear from you.