Venue Manager

Handpicked; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Annual party

Monthly get-togethers

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Handpicked is seeking a Venue Manager for NAAMi Bar and Takeaway in Burleigh. You will lead an experienced hospitality team, shape the atmosphere, and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure a memorable guest experience.

The role requires at least 4 years in a similar venue, excellence in beverages, stock control, and budget awareness. RSA/RMLV licenses are preferred. We offer competitive full-time rates, 38–45 hours, two days off, staff discounts, and social events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a similar venue management role.
• Experience in fast-paced bar environments.
• Strong leadership and team culture.
• Current RSA/RMLV licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily venue operations and staff management.
• Lead night-service while maintaining morale.
• Manage ordering, stocktakes and costs.
• Collaborate on menus and beverage program.
• Ensure food and beverage hygiene and OH&S.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Beverage knowledge

Cost control

RSA/RMLV

Team building

Stocktake

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast growing hospitality group.

We are looking for a Venue Manager for NAAMi Bar and Takeaway in Burleigh.

About us

You will be joining an experienced team who provide a memorable experience to every guest and put genuine hospitality at the forefront of their purpose. We believe in building relationships, connecting communities and in bringing people together for a shared human experience.

We value:

Honesty and transparency, within the workplace and with our customers about the products on their plate and in their glass.

Team players & hard workers

Committed professionals

A willingness to learn and educate.

A healthy workplace with a common goal.

Initiative

About the role

We are searching for someone with a genuine passion for the industry, who has strong leadership skills and extensive experience in operating venues. The hands‑on role will involve continuing to develop the atmosphere, inspiring the current team and managing all stakeholder relationships.

Day to day can include:

Following, and ensuring the team follows, food & beverage hygiene and occupational health and safety measures

Leading staff through busy night services while keeping morale high

Taking care with portions and waste to ensure profits remain positive

Managing staff, including rostering, processing time sheets and giving direction

Preparing menus in collaboration with management

Generating innovative ideas to improve business performance and sales

Ensuring adequacy of supplies at the venue

Preparing and ordering ingredients/products that should be frequently available

About you

Role Requirements:

Minimum 4 years experience in a similar role

Experience working in a fast paced bar

The ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance.

Exceptional beverage knowledge, including wines, beers & cocktails etc.

An understanding of ordering and stocktake procedures.

Previous experience in cost control and operating within an approved budget

An innovative management approach: coming up with new ideas for improving the business, including driving and improving business sales.

Current RSA, RMLV & Approved Managers license preferred.

An approachable and sociable personality with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, late night environment

Positive attitude (MUST)

About the offer

• Competitive fulltime rates
• 38-45 hours a week
• Guaranteed 2 days off
• Staff discounts throughout all current and future Handpicked venues/events
• Annual company staff party
• Monthly staff get togethers
• Endless opportunities within a growing company