Job Description
Job Description
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Melbourne, Full Time, Hospitality Vacancy Listing Dates 14/08/2026 to 11/09/2026 Please Quote Reference Number *****
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Skilled Publican / Venue Manager required
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One permanent, full time position available
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Join the team at
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The King Hotel Melbourne About The King Hotel
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The King Hotel is a large licensed pub and hospitality venue located in Melbourne's CBD. It provides bar and bistro services, live sporting entertainment, TAB facilities, functions, special events and other hospitality services. The Publican / Venue Manager will have overall responsibility for organising, directing and controlling the entire operation of the venue.
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About the Position We are seeking an experienced Publican / Venue Manager to take full responsibility for the operational, financial, staffing, licensing and commercial performance of The King Hotel.
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This is a senior management position. The successful applicant will have authority over the venue's bar, bistro, functions, entertainment, TAB, customer service, security, purchasing, staffing, compliance and financial operations. Key Responsibilities
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The successful applicant will be responsible for:
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Directing and controlling the overall daily operations of the licensed premises.
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Planning and supervising bar, bistro, function, entertainment and event activities.
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Establishing and monitoring service standards across all areas of the venue.
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Managing budgets, revenue, wages, operating expenses and the overall financial performance of the business.
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Reviewing sales, costs and financial reports and implementing strategies to improve profitability.
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Managing purchasing, stock control, inventory, supplier relationships and pricing arrangements.
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Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, RSA, food safety, TAB, gaming, occupational health and safety and other applicable laws and regulations.
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Maintaining appropriate incident, compliance, financial, staffing and operational records.
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Supervising venue security arrangements, patron safety and the maintenance of the premises and equipment.
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-Recruiting, training, rostering, supervising and evaluating bar, floor, kitchen, function and support staff.
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Developing and implementing operating policies, procedures and staff performance standards.
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Monitoring customer satisfaction and resolving escalated complaints and service issues.
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Developing promotions, functions, sporting events and marketing initiatives to increase patronage and revenue.
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Coordinating with chefs and kitchen management regarding menus, service standards, food costs and function requirements.
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Liaising with suppliers, contractors, regulatory authorities and senior group management.
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Preparing regular operational and financial reports for the owners and senior management.
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Acting as the senior person responsible for the operation of the premises and its liquor-licensing obligations.
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Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess:
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AQF Diploma or higher qualification and 2 years of experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry.
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Applicants must also demonstrate:
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Experience managing the complete operation of a busy licensed hospitality venue.
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Robust knowledge of liquor-licensing, RSA, food-safety and workplace-health-and-safety requirements.
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Experience managing budgets, wages, revenue, stock, purchasing and venue profitability.
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Experience recruiting, training and supervising a multidisciplinary hospitality team.
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Experience managing bar, bistro, functions, entertainment and customer-service operations.
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Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and commercial-management
capabilities.Availability
to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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A current Victorian RSA certificate.
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Completion of, or willingness and eligibility to complete, all required Victorian licensee and liquor-management training.
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A salary of $80,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation will be offered to the successful candidate.
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📌 Publican / Venue Manager (Victoria)
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