Become the Opening Venue Manager of iPlay Melrose!

Brand New Venue | Melrose Park, NSW | Opening Soon

Others build destinations.

This is your opportunity to launch one of New South Wales’s most exciting new entertainment venues and create a place that families, friends and the local community can't wait to visit.

As the Opening Venue Manager of iPlay Melrose Central, you'll be there from the very beginning. You'll recruit and develop an exceptional team, shape the culture, drive performance and deliver unforgettable guest experiences from opening day and beyond.

Located within the exciting new Melrose Central precinct, this multi-million-dollar venue will feature state-of-the-art arcade games, modern bowling, immersive attractions, incredible birthday parties and premium food and beverage. Every day will be fast-paced, exciting and different.

This isn't about stepping into someone else's venue.

It's about building your own.

Why iPlay?

At iPlay, we don't just operate entertainment venues.

We create Moments That Matter.

Whether it's a child's first arcade jackpot, a strike that wins the family competition, a birthday celebration or a night out with friends, every visit is an opportunity to create lasting memories.

As one of Australia's largest independently owned Family Entertainment Centre operators, we're growing faster than ever. With new venues opening across Australia, there has never been a better time to join our leadership team.

When you join iPlay, you're not just taking on your next role. You're building a long-term career with a business that invests in its people, promotes from within and celebrates those who make a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

As Venue Manager, you'll lead every aspect of the business, including:

- Building, coaching and inspiring a high-performing leadership team
- Recruiting and developing a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences
- Creating a positive, energetic workplace culture where people love coming to work
- Driving sales, profitability and key business performance indicators




- Leading daily operations across arcade, bowling, attractions, parties and food & beverage
- Managing labour, wages, stock, budgets and venue performance
- Delivering outstanding customer experiences that keep guests coming back
- Maintaining exceptional standards across presentation, cleanliness, safety and compliance
- Building strong relationships within the local community and growing repeat business
- Continuously looking for ways to improve the guest experience and business performance

About You

You're an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to bring out the best in people.

You lead with energy, accountability and positivity, and you understand that great venues are built by excellent teams.

You'll ideally bring:

- Experience managing high-volume hospitality, entertainment, leisure or retail venues
- Proven leadership experience with large teams
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Experience managing KPIs, labour costs and budgets
- Outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to lead from the front
- Food and beverage management experience is highly regarded
- A current Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one

Why You'll Love Working at iPlay

- Lead the opening of a brand-new flagship venue
- Competitive salary package plus super
- Genuine career progression as iPlay continues to expand nationally
- Ongoing leadership development and training
- Supportive senior leadership team
- The opportunity to build your own team and shape your own culture
- A business where your ideas are valued and your success is recognised
- Every day is exciting, rewarding and different

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

Opening leadership opportunities like this don't come around often.

We're looking for someone who wants more than another Venue Manager role. We want someone who is excited by the challenge of building an incredible team, creating unforgettable guest experiences and launching a venue that becomes the entertainment destination for Melrose Park.

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📌 Venue Manager- iPlay Melrose (Ryde)
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