Venue Manager

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment; Australia; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite self-contained apartment

Job summary

MLKA Hospitality Recruitment is seeking an experienced Venue Manager for a multi-outlet operation in Central Western Queensland. You will lead daily venue performance, oversee staff of ~30, manage budgets and drive revenue, while maintaining high service standards across bar, bistro, gaming lounge, and accommodation.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen, and a commitment to community engagement in a regional setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a venue with multiple outlets.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Experience leading a team of 20–40 staff in hospitality.
• Familiarity with gaming operations and related compliance.
• Excellent communication and guest service focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across all departments and outlets.
• Lead, train and motivate a team of ~30 staff.
• Manage budgets, reporting and overall financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.
• Drive community engagement through events and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, gaming, WHS and operations.

Skills

Venue management

Multi-outlet operations

Budgeting

Team leadership

Customer service

Community engagement

Licensing compliance

Gaming operations

Communication

Education

RMLV Licence

Approved Manager Licence – QLD

RSA & RSG – QLD

Gaming Nomination & CLO Certification

Tools

SwiftPOS

Little Hotelier PMS

Job description

VENUE MANAGER – CENTRAL WESTERN QUEENSLAND

$95,000 – $105,000 Salary + Super |

Free Onsite Self-Contained Apartment

Are you an experienced Venue Manager with strong multi-outlet operations, financial management, gaming and team leadership skills? An exciting opportunity is available in Central Western Queensland to take the lead at a well-established regional venue serving locals, travellers and the wider community.

This is a hands‑on senior leadership role for a confident hospitality professional who enjoys leading people, driving performance and being involved across every aspect of a busy venue.

ABOUT THE VENUE

This well-established community hub brings together:

• Bar & Bistro
• Gaming Lounge
• Drive-Through Bottleshop
• Accommodation
• Events, promotions and community activities

With multiple revenue streams and a team of approximately 30 staff, this is a diverse operation where your leadership and commercial skills will make a real impact.

Located in Central Western Queensland, the town offers the essentials for comfortable regional living, including schools, healthcare, shops and a strong, welcoming community.

THE ROLE

As Venue Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the venue, ensuring each department operates efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards of service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily operations across all departments and outlets
• Leading, training and motivating a team of approximately 30 staff
• Managing budgets, reporting and overall financial performance
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and profitability
• Driving local engagement through promotions, events and community initiatives
• Maintaining compliance with licensing, gaming, WHS and operational requirements
• Ensuring consistently high standards of customer service and guest experience
• Building strong relationships with staff, suppliers, guests and the local community
• Providing visible, hands‑on leadership across the operation

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an accomplished hospitality leader who can confidently manage a complex venue and bring energy, structure and commercial focus to the role.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Venue Manager, Hotel Manager or similar senior hospitality role
• Experience managing a multi‑outlet or regional venue
• Strong food & beverage, gaming and accommodation operations knowledge
• A hands‑on leadership style with the ability to develop and motivate a diverse team
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets and financial reporting
• Experience with SwiftPOS and Little Hotelier PMS is advantageous
• Confidence overseeing gaming operations including TAB, Keno and Pokies
• A genuine commitment to customer service and community engagement

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES

• RMLV & Approved Manager’s Licence – QLD
• RSA & RSG – QLD
• Gaming Nomination & CLO Certification

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $95,000 – $105,000 Salary + Super
• Free onsite self-contained apartment
• Lead a team of approximately 30
• Diverse multi-outlet operation
• Central Western Queensland location
• Strong community-focused venue

If you’re an experienced hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a diverse regional operation and make your mark within a close‑tied community, we’d love to hear from you!