Venue Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

OTE up to $154K

Renovated venue

Team environment

Job summary

The Mile End Hotel, part of Australian Venue Co., is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead and develop a fun, energetic and high-performing team at a newly renovated venue just outside Adelaide’s city centre. You will oversee daily operations across bars, gaming, functions, accommodation and the bottle shop, driving exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong commercial results.

This hands-on role requires a calm, organized leader with a passion for hospitality and people

Qualifications

• Experience leading busy, multi-faceted hospitality venues.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on, commercially focused approach to venue operations.
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of venue compliance, RSA and operational standards.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the team.
• Drive guest experiences and service standards.
• Manage operations across bars, gaming, functions, accommodation and the bottle shop.
• Manage labour, stock, costs and key venue KPIs.
• Support compliance, safety and responsible service standards.
• Build relationships with guests, suppliers and the local community.
• Create a positive, accountable and enjoyable team culture.

Skills

Venue management

People leadership

RSA compliance

Commercial focus

Hospitality leadership

Calm under pressure

Job description

OTE up to $154K (base salary, super, KPI bonus)

The Mile End Hotel is a busy and vibrant venue located just outside Adelaide's city centre. Following a recent renovation, the hotel offers a newly upgraded beer garden, bar, gaming lounge, functions, accommodation and bottle shop.

We are looking for a hands-on Venue Manager to lead and develop a fun, energetic and high-performing team.

About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and performance of the venue, including:

• Leading, coaching and developing the team
• Driving exceptional guest experiences and service standards
• Managing venue operations across bars, gaming, functions, accommodation and the bottle shop
• Managing labour, stock, costs and key venue KPIs
• Supporting compliance, safety and responsible service standards
• Building strong relationships with guests, suppliers and the local community
• Creating a positive, accountable and enjoyable team culture

About you

You will be a confident and visible hospitality leader with:

• Previous Venue Manager or senior Assistant Venue Manager experience
• Experience managing busy, multi-faceted hospitality venues
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• A hands-on and commercially focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of venue compliance, RSA and operational standards
• A genuine passion for hospitality and developing people

What's on offer

• OTE up to $154,000 (base salary, super, quarterly KPI bonuses)
• A newly renovated venue with multiple revenue streams
• A fun, vibrant and supportive team environment
• Career progression across Australian Venue Co.

If you are an experienced hospitality leader looking for an exciting opportunity in a busy and well-established venue, we would love to hear from you.

Australian Venue Co. is a food and beverage-led hospitality group that operates over 200 venues across Australia. AVC prides itself on creating exceptional customer experiences, offering exciting hospitality career pathways and tailoring every venue to its local community. AVC is best known for landmark Australian pubs such as the Regatta Hotel, The Espy, Duke of Wellington, Imperial Hotel & more.

Australian Venue Co. is a food and beverage-led hospitality group that operates over 200 venues across Australia. AVC prides itself on creating exceptional customer experiences, offering exciting hospitality career pathways and tailoring every venue to its local community. AVC is best known for landmark Australian pubs such as the Regatta Hotel, The Espy, Duke of Wellington, Imperial Hotel & more.

Perks and benefits Staff Perks & Discounts Career Development & Progression Work for a renowned Australian hospitality company Mobility opportunities Employee Assistance Program Accredited Training Opportunities