Venue Manager – Italian Restaurant & Events Lead

Crystalbrook Collection; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount across Crystalbrook

AU$99 room rates and family discount

Enhanced parental leave

Sustainable luxury practices

Internal mobility program

Online learning and career development

Culture of collaboration and diversity

Career opportunities in a fast-growing

Service recognition and team events

Job summary

Crystalbrook Flynn’s Italian in Cairns is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team, guest experience and ongoing success of this vibrant property. You will set the floor tone, build a confident team and collaborate with culinary leaders to deliver warm, lively and unmistakably Italian dining.

This hands-on role oversees rostering, labour and cost control, and ensures compliance while partnering with hotel and marketing teams on events and promotions to strengthen Flynn’s Italian

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within a busy hospitality venue.
• Passion for food, wine and memorable dining experiences.
• Strong commercial capability including budgeting and rostering.
• Experience recruiting, training and developing F&B teams.
• Visible, supportive management style that guides service.
• RSA, WHS, food safety and compliance knowledge.
• Availability for rotating roster, including evenings and weekends.
• Current RSA certificate
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Certificate IV in Hospitality desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service on the floor and set the tone.
• Oversee rostering, labour and cost control.
• Develop the team and ensure guest experience.
• Collaborate with hotel and marketing on events and activations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Labour management

Food & Beverage

Staff recruitment

RSA certificate

First Aid certificate

Education

Certificate IV in Hospitality

Job description

Crystalbrook Flynn’s Italian in Cairns is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team, guest experience and ongoing success of this vibrant property. You will set the floor tone, build a confident team and collaborate with culinary leaders to deliver warm, lively and unmistakably Italian dining.

This hands-on role oversees rostering, labour and cost control, and ensures compliance while partnering with hotel and marketing teams on events and promotions to strengthen Flynn’s Italian