Holy Ship – Marina Mirage, Main Beach, Gold Coast
Holy Ship is looking for an energetic, experienced and commercially minded Functions Manager / Assistant Venue Manager to join our team at our unique waterfront restaurant and events venue at Marina Mirage.
This is a hands-on operational role for someone who is equally comfortable running a busy venue, leading staff and looking after customers as they are getting out there and generating new functions, events and business.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, sees opportunities and makes things happen.
The Role
Working closely with the Venue Manager and owners, you will have two key areas of responsibility:
Venue ManagementManage the venue and team when the Venue Manager is rostered off or unavailableLead front-of-house operations and ensure a high standard of customer serviceCoordinate staff, service flow and day-to-day venue operationsAssist with rostering, staff training and performanceHandle customer enquiries, bookings and issues professionallyEnsure the venue is presented and operating at a high standardWork hands-on alongside the team during busy periodsAssist with opening and closing procedures, cash handling and general venue managementHelp drive sales, customer satisfaction and repeat business
Functions & Business DevelopmentTake ownership of function and event enquiries from initial contact through to completionActively seek out recent function and event business rather than simply waiting for enquiries to come inDevelop relationships with local businesses, corporate clients, event organisers, tourism operators and community groupsGenerate new opportunities for corporate events, birthdays, celebrations, weddings, Christmas parties,



networking events and private functionsConduct venue inspections and meet prospective function clientsPrepare function proposals and follow up leadsMaintain a pipeline of prospective function customers and proactively follow up opportunitiesWork with management, kitchen and operations teams to ensure functions are planned and delivered successfullyIdentify opportunities to bring additional customers and revenue into the venueHelp promote Holy Ship as one of the Gold Coast's most unique waterfront function destinations
About You
We are looking for someone who is:Experienced in hospitality, restaurants, bars, functions or event managementConfident managing a venue and team independentlyHighly organised and capable of managing multiple bookings and prioritiesStrong with customers and comfortable building relationshipsSales-focused and confident approaching potential clientsProactive — you don't wait for the phone to ringCommercially minded and understands that great hospitality and strong sales go hand in handComfortable following up leads and asking for the businessReliable, professional and capable of taking ownershipWilling to work evenings, weekends and functions as requiredSomeone who genuinely enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation rather than managing from an office
Previous experience in functions, events, hospitality sales or business development will be highly regarded.
What We OfferA key role in one of the Gold Coast's most unique waterfront hospitality venuesVariety across venue management, functions, events and business developmentThe opportunity to directly influence the growth of our functions and events businessA hands-on role with genuine responsibility and autonomyMarina Mirage location in Main BeachOpportunity to grow with the business
This role would suit an experienced Assistant Manager, Functions Manager, Events Manager or hospitality professional who wants more responsibility and enjoys both running a venue and winning new business.
If you're someone who can run a great service, build relationships and turn opportunities into bookings, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Functions Manager / Assistant Venue Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Holy Ship - Bar & Restaurant
📍 Gold Coast