Venue Manager - Torquay Taphouse - Full Time (permanent)

Great Ocean Road Brewing; Torquay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on food and drinks

Staff events and team perks

Opportunities to develop and grow with

Great beer at Torquay brewery

Job summary

Great Ocean Road Brewing in Torquay seeks an experienced Venue Manager to lead the Torquay Taphouse. You will guide daily operations, manage and develop the team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences in a lively, beer-focused setting.

As a hands-on leader on the floor, you’ll drive service excellence, plan events, and collaborate with owners and kitchen staff to grow the venue’s presence on the Surf Coast.

Qualifications

• An experienced hospitality leader who is confident in leading the team and helping shape the future of the Taphouse.
• Previous experience in a Venue Manager, Operations Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or similar senior role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised approach.
• Business acumen and confidence working with figures.
• A natural ability to think ahead and identify opportunities.
• Initiative and a willingness to turn ideas into action.
• A passion for hospitality, beer, events and the local Surf Coast community.
• Availability across evenings, weekends, public holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the team and creating a positive, high performing culture.
• Being hands on and visible on the floor.
• Driving exceptional service and guest experiences.
• Analysing venue performance and identifying opportunities to improve sales and operations.
• Planning and delivering functions and events from start to finish.
• Developing ideas for events, experiences, promotions and revenue opportunities.
• Implementing processes that improve the way the venue operates.
• Working closely with the owners, the head chef and wider team to continue developing the Taphouse.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organised

Business acumen

Forecasting

Initiative

Hospitality passion

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

Venue Manager - Torquay Taphouse - Full Time (permanent)

Love hospitality? Love great beer? Lead the team at the Torquay Taphouse

The Taphouse is the home of Great Ocean Road Brewing, and we're looking for an experienced Venue Manager to join our team.

This is a hands on leadership role for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys being on the floor and knows what it takes to create a great venue experience, for both customers and the team behind the scenes.

We're looking for someone who can take the lead of the day to day operation, lead our team and help us continue to build a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next opportunity on the Surf Coast, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We're an independently owned, family run brewery with a strong connection to the Surf Coast community.

You could be working a busy summer service, coordinating the next event, function or brewery experience. You'll meet locals, tourists, families and beer lovers and be part of a team that enjoys what they do.

What we offer:

• Full time permanent position (38 hours per week)

• Great beer, home of Great Ocean Road Brewing in Torquay.

• A social, energetic and supportive team.

• Opportunities to develop and grow with a growing business.

• Staff discounts on food and drinks.

• Staff events and team perks.

• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of hospitality, events and experiences.

About the Role

As Venue Manager, you'll play a key role in the day to day running of the Taphouse while also looking ahead and identifying opportunities to improve the business.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the team and creating a positive, high performing culture.

• Being hands on and visible on the floor.

• Driving exceptional service and guest experiences.

• Analysing venue performance and identifying opportunities to improve sales and operations.

• Planning and delivering functions and events from start to finish.

• Developing ideas for events, experiences, promotions and revenue opportunities.

• Implementing processes that improve the way the venue operates.

• Working closely with the owners, the head chef and wider team to continue developing the Taphouse.

What We Are Looking For

An experienced hospitality leader who is confident in leading the team and helping shape the future of the Taphouse.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in a Venue Manager, Operations Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or similar senior role.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• A proactive, organised approach.

• Business acumen and confidence working with figures.

• A natural ability to think ahead and identify opportunities.

• Initiative and a willingness to turn ideas into action.

• A passion for hospitality, beer, events and the local Surf Coast community.

• Availability across evenings, weekends, public holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to make an impact and help us continue building, successful and supportive venue.

About the Taphouse

Our mission is to create a place where great beer, good food and good people come together, delivering memorable experiences for locals, visitors and our Surf Coast community.

We're a growing, independently owned brewery and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

Applications close: 15 September 2026