Venue Manager | Restaurant & Bar | Brisbane Airport International

Lead one of Brisbane Airport’s Newest hospitality destinations.

Airport Retail Group Australia (ARGA) is searching for an experienced and passionate Venue Manager to lead our Manna Restaurant & Bar, located in the heart of the Brisbane International Terminal

Set to take off in Late 2026, Manna will be the second largest restaurant and bar within Brisbane International Airport, offering an exciting combination of full table service dining, counter service, and an extensive bar offering. Every day, you'll welcome thousands of guests from around the world, delivering memorable hospitality experiences before they take flight.

Our Brisbane Airport operation is a diverse multi-million-dollar Food & Beverage hospitality business consisting of multiple premium venues with a team of 200 hospitality professionals. Our Venues include; Windmill & Co, The Aviary, The Lord Lamington, The Coffee Club – Three venues AND Manna Cafe Bar and Khul-Cher Cafe, our newest additions to the team!

About the Role

We are expanding our footprint within the Brisbane International Airport! As Venue Manager, you'll lead all aspects of the venue's operation, creating a positive team culture, driving financial performance and ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional experience. Working alongside our General Manager andExecutive Leadership Team, you'll have the opportunity to influence one of the airport's newest flagship venues while developing your own leadership career.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing hospitality team.





Drive a positive culture focused on accountability, teamwork and service.

Manage labour, wages and venue profitability.

Maintain exceptional food safety, compliance and WHS standards.

Oversee stock control, ordering and inventory.

Recruit, onboard and develop future leaders.

Deliver exceptional guest experiences across restaurant and bar operations.

Collaborate with senior leaders across Airport Retail Group Australia.

About You

Previous experience as a Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager, Operations Manager or Hospitality Manager.

Robust leadership and people development skills.

Experience in high-volume hospitality operations.

Commercially minded with strong financial acumen.

Hands-on leader who leads by example.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Flexible to work across a seven-day rotating roster.

Why Join ARGA?

Work life balance. Enjoy a structured management roster designed around sustainable leadership, with significantly less late-night and weekend trading than traditional hospitality.

Competitive salary package.

Quarterly bonus opportunities of up to 10% on top of Salary

Genuine career progression in a leading hospitality business

Ongoing leadership development and mentoring.

Supportive executive leadership team.

Employee discounts across our venues.

Opportunity to lead one of Brisbane Airport’s premier hospitality destinations.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality leadership career and be part of a business that's passionate about people, culture and exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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