Lead One of the Sunshine Coast's Most Unique Food & Beverage Experiences
Located within the Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel precinct, First Avenue Bar + Cellar is a destination for the curious. Part cellar door, part neighbourhood bar and restaurant, First Avenue celebrates flavour, discovery, and connection through exceptional beverages and produce-led food inspired by the Sunshine Coast and its surrounds.
We're seeking an experienced and passionate Venue Manager to lead the venue, drive commercial performance, and create an experience that keeps guests coming back. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong operational leadership with a genuine love of wine, spirits, and hospitality.
As Venue Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of First Avenue Bar + Cellar, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strong financial results, and a culture centred around knowledge, service, and development.
This is a hands on leadership role requiring equal parts floor presence, commercial thinking, and team development. You will work closely with the Leadership Team, Head Chef, and venue leaders across the KPAT portfolio to enhance and evolve the group's beverage offering.
The successful candidate will oversee both the retail cellar and bar restaurant operations while helping shape the broader KPAT Hotels beverage program across the group.
What We're Looking For
Lead the day-to-day operations of First Avenue Bar + Cellar
Drive venue performance through strong leadership, service standards, and commercial decision-making




Develop and maintain an exceptional beverage program across wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings
Train, mentor, and develop a passionate and knowledgeable front of house team
Work closely with the culinary team to create beverage pairings and guest experiences
Manage labour, COGS, purchasing, stock control, and inventory performance
Build strong relationships with local suppliers, wineries, brewers, and producers
Oversee cellar operations, retail sales performance, and stock management
Support and contribute to the development of KPAT Hotels' broader wine and beverage strategy
Ensure compliance with all RSA, licensing, and company standards
Drive local engagement and create memorable experiences for guests and the community
Key Responsibilities
Proven experience as a Venue Manager, Sommelier, Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, or similar leadership role
Strong wine and beverage knowledge with a genuine passion for the industry
Commercially minded with experience managing labour, stock, and financial performance
Experience leading, coaching, and developing high performing teams
Strong understanding of premium hospitality and guest experience delivery




Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Experience in beverage program development highly regarded
A hands on leader who enjoys being present on the floor and leading by example
WSET or other beverage qualifications are highly advantageous
Current RSA and full Australian working rights
ABOUT KPAT HOTELS
Founded in **** by Kenneth Wagner, Kpat Hotels is building a portfolio of contemporary accommodation, restaurants, bars and pubs across Queensland. Each venue is shaped by its location and designed to create places local people feel proud of. Places for memorable stays, milestone celebrations, weekends away or simply enjoying great food and good company.
Our approach is hands on. We invest in, develop, construct and operate our venues, allowing ideas to move from concept to opening with a clear vision. From interior design and brand identity through to the guest experience on the floor, we believe the details matter. The goal is always the same. To create venues that feel considered, welcoming and enrich the fabric of their community.
Hospitality, for us, is about how people feel when they walk through the door. The warmth of the welcome, the energy of the room and the memories people take away.
With venues operating and more in development, KPAT Hotels continues to grow across Queensland. We look forward to welcoming passionate people who want to help create outstanding places and memorable experiences for our guests and communities.
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📌 Venue Manager - First Avenue Bar & Cellar (Melbourne)
🏢 KPAT Hotels
📍 Melbourne