Venue Manager - Godby Hotel

Salary: $110k plus superannuation

Godby Hotel is looking for an experienced and energetic Venue Manager to lead one of Melbourne’s most exciting pubs.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a rapid-paced venue, leads confidently from the front and knows how to create an exceptional experience for both guests and staff.

You will be responsible for the venue's day-to-day performance, building a strong team culture and maintaining consistently high standards across service, food, drinks, presentation and atmosphere.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading, training and developing the venue team
Overseeing daily operations and service standards
Managing rosters, labour costs and venue profitability
Maintaining strong product, presentation and compliance standards
Driving sales and improving the overall guest experience
Creating a positive, accountable and high-performing workplace
Maintaining a visible leadership presence during peak services
Continuously identifying opportunities to improve venue performance

You will set the standard for how our team welcomes guests,



handles challenges and builds lasting relationships with the local community.

We are looking for a confident and experienced hospitality leader with:
Previous experience managing a busy pub, bar or hospitality venue
Solid financial, rostering and labour-management skills
Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the floor
Sound judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Genuine pride in creating memorable guest experiences
Availability across evenings, weekends and key public holidays

You will work closely with Tony Pantano (COO – FOH) and Ben Sherriff (Operations Manager), with ongoing support from the wider Only Hospitality Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile venue, develop a talented team and help Godby Hotel continue defining itself as one of Melbourne’s best pubs.

If you are ready to lead with confidence, energy and pride, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: In person

📌 Venue Manager Godby Hotel South Yarra (Australia)
🏢 Only Hospitality Group
📍 Australia