Venue Manager

Frontline Recruitment Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive leadership

Autonomy to lead

Relocation assistance

Bowen lifestyle

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group – Townsville QLD is seeking a Venue Manager to oversee daily operations of a high-volume hospitality venue. You will lead a management team, drive service standards, and ensure profitability while maintaining compliance.

We’re looking for a strong leader with experience in pubs/hotels, budgeting and regulatory knowledge. The role offers autonomy, career progression and relocation support for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a high-volume pub, hotel, tavern or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent budgeting, labour management and cost control capabilities.
• Knowledge of gaming, liquor licensing, compliance and venue operations.
• Outstanding communication and customer service passion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily venue operations.
• Maintain outstanding service standards and drive profitability.
• Lead, coach and develop the management team and staff.
• Ensure compliance and create an engaged culture.
• Influence the success of the venue with autonomy.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Labour management

Cost control

Guest service

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group – Townsville QLD

About the Company:

This well-established pub is a favourite with both locals and visitors, offering quality food, great service, live entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a strong reputation in the community and a focus on developing its people, the business is committed to providing an outstanding experience for every guest while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

About the Role:

As Venue Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the venue's daily operations, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial performance, and an engaged team culture. You will lead, coach and develop your management team and staff while maintaining compliance, driving profitability, and continually enhancing the customer experience. This is a true leadership role where you will have the autonomy to influence the success of the venue.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing a high-volume pub, hotel, tavern or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting, labour management and cost control.
• Sound knowledge of gaming, liquor licensing, compliance and venue operations.
• Outstanding communication skills with a genuine passion for hospitality and customer service.

Your Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive salary package with long-term career opportunities.
• Work for a respected hospitality business with supportive leadership.
• Autonomy to lead and make a genuine impact on venue performance.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in beautiful Bowen.