Venue Manager | Retro’s Fortitude Valley

Australian Venue Co.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Performance bonus up to $44,000 per yr

Career progression

Training and leadership development

National portfolio opportunities

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead our busy late-night venue, drive performance and keep the nights rolling.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the floor, strong people skills and a proven ability to manage rosters, labour costs and stock while developing a vibrant, high-performing team. This is a path to progression across our national portfolio.

Qualifications

• Hospitality management experience in a busy bar, pub or late-night venue.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Visible on the floor during peak service, late nights and weekends.
• Commercial thinking and revenue-building ideas across the business.
• Experience writing rosters and managing labour costs.
• Strong stock takes, loss investigation and variance handling.
• Hands-on leadership with focus on people and culture.
• Current RMLV and Approved Manager licence, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the venue team to deliver high-energy service.
• Drive performance and financial results.
• Maintain hands-on leadership on the floor during service.
• Coordinate rosters and labour costs.
• Oversee stocktakes and stock variance investigations.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

People management

Floor presence

Commercial thinking

Roster & labour cost

Stock control

Financial understanding

Energetic leadership

People culture

Education

RMLV & Approved Manager licence

Job description

Ready to take the next step and run one of Fortitude Valley’s most recognisable late-night venues?Retro’s is looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team, drive performance and keep the good times rolling.Located in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, Retro’s delivers iconic nights soundtracked by the best of the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. A favourite with locals and tourists alike, it’s a fast-paced, high-energy venue built around great music, great people and memorable nights out.This opportunity would be perfect for a strong Assistant Venue Manager ready to step up, or an experienced Venue Manager who loves being hands-on, leading from the floor and building a positive, high-performing team culture.What’s on offer$85,000–$95,000 + superPerformance bonus of up to $44,000 per year, paid quarterlyGenuine career progression across Australian Venue Co.Support from an experienced Area Manager and wider operations teamAccess to training, leadership development and opportunities across our national portfolioWhat we’re looking forYou’ll be a genuine people person, team player and driver of the business. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership while remaining highly visible and involved in the day-to-day operation.You’ll bring:Strong hospitality management experience, ideally within a busy bar, pub or late-night venueThe ability to lead, coach and develop a high-performing teamA strong presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekendsCommercial thinking and the ability to generate revenue-building ideas across all aspects of the businessExperience writing and controlling effective rosters and managing labour costsConfidence with stocktakes and investigating stock loss and variancesStrong operational and financial understandingA hands-on, energetic leadership style with a genuine focus on people and cultureA current RMLV and Approved Manager licence, or the ability to obtain themIf you’re ready to step up, take ownership and put your stamp on a high-energy Fortitude Valley venue, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality leadership career with Australian Venue Co.