Venue Manager

Australian Venue Co.; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE up to 149k

Relocation support

Leadership development

Lead Rockhampton venue

Support from AVCo

Job summary

Berserker Tavern, a local favourite in Rockhampton, is operated by Australian Venue Co. We are seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team, enhance guest experiences and drive commercial success in this busy community venue.

Join a vibrant hospitality group and take on a role that combines energetic operations with people leadership, talent development and profitability, while delivering memorable experiences for guests in a supported, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Has at least 2 years' experience in a Venue Manager role.
• Proven leadership with a track record of developing teams.
• Commercial mindset with ability to drive revenue and profitability.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a high-volume hospitality venue.
• Coach and develop a high-performing management and venue team.
• Drive a positive team culture with focus on talent development.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.
• Manage labour, wages, stock, costs and profitability.
• Grow community engagement and local relationships.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Revenue focus

Job description

A true local favourite, Berserker Tavern combines a thriving family-friendly atmosphere with a vibrant sports and entertainment offering. Featuring a large beer garden with live music every weekend, a modern sports bar with TAB and big screens, plus a popular kids' playground and free Sunday entertainment, this is a high-energy venue that caters to the whole community.

We're looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team and continue building on the venue's strong local reputation. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality leader who enjoys running busy operations, developing people, driving commercial results and creating memorable guest experiences.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a high-volume hospitality venue
• Building, coaching and developing a high-performing management and venue team
• Driving a positive team culture with a strong focus on talent development and succession planning
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high operational standards
• Managing labour, wages, stock, costs and venue profitability
• Growing community engagement and building strong local relationships
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and legislative requirements

We're looking for someone who

• Has at least 2 years' experience in a similar Venue Manager role
• Is a stable and proven hospitality leader with strong tenure
• Has a commercial mindset and understands how to drive revenue and profitability
• Has a track record of building, developing and retaining great teams
• Leads from the front with strong communication and people leadership skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment

If you don't quite meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We're always looking for talented hospitality leaders and may also consider you for Assistant Venue Manager or Duty Manager opportunities across our growing business.

What's on offer

• OTE up to $149,000 (base salary, supe + quarterly KPI bonus)
• Relocation support up to $5,000
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression
• The opportunity to lead one of Rockhampton's best-known community venues
• Support from one of Australia's leading hospitality groups