Job Description
Gold Coast QLD Full-time Venue Manager role
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Where commercial discipline meets high-energy hospitality.
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WHAT THIS ROLE IS:
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A senior leadership role within one of the Gold Coast's most dynamic, high-volume hospitality venues.
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This is a full-time appointment for an experienced Venue Manager who leads from the floor, owns the numbers, and understands that atmosphere without structure does not scale.
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You will take full operational and commercial responsibility for a venue that operates at pace, welcomes thousands weekly, and thrives on live sport, dining, and entertainment.
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Your leadership will directly influence profitability, team culture, operational stability, and guest experience.
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WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT:
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It is not a desk-based management role.
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It is not a title-only appointment without financial accountability.
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It is not suited to someone who struggles under pressure or requires constant direction.
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THE APPOINTMENT.
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Our client operates one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant social hubs, a venue built on consistency, energy, and strong operational systems.
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The foundations are solid. The brand is established. The systems are in place.
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Now, with continued growth and a clear focus on performance, they are seeking a hands-on Venue Manager to take full control of daily operations, drive commercial outcomes, and provide steady, disciplined leadership.
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This role requires someone who treats the venue as their own business, aligns constructively with senior leadership, and operates with maturity, structure, and accountability.
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You must be capable of stepping in, stabilising performance, and maintaining standards without ego or volatility.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
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You will be trusted to:
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Lead daily operations across bar, floor, kitchen, and entertainment functions.
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Take full ownership of financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and P&L; accountability.
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Drive revenue growth while maintaining cost control and margin discipline.
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Identify opportunities to strengthen trade and improve operational efficiency.
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Build, lead, and develop a large team through structure, clarity, and engagement.
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Maintain excellence in compliance, safety, and presentation standards.
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Create a consistent, energised guest experience that builds loyalty and repeat trade.
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Partner with marketing and events teams to deliver live sport promotions and activations.
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Manage suppliers, contractors, and service partners to maximise efficiency and profitability.
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Build a culture of ownership where staff feel supported, accountable, and performance-driven.
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This is an outcomes-led leadership role.
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Commercial control and emotional maturity are equally important.
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WHAT THIS ROLE REQUIRES.
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This role will suit you if you:
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Have demonstrated experience as a Venue Manager or Senior Manager in a large, high-volume hospitality environment.
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Bring strong financial literacy and commercial acumen, including confident P&L; management.
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Are self-sufficient and capable of running a venue without constant oversight.
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Demonstrate emotional maturity and resilience under pressure.
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Can receive direction and collaborate constructively with ownership.
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Lead with presence, professionalism, and consistency.
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Understand food, beverage, and service operations at a detailed level.
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Are comfortable leading from the floor during peak service.
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Bring energy aligned with live sport and entertainment environments.
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Communicate clearly and confidently across all levels of the business.
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Hold a current RMLV and Approved Manager's Licence (QLD).
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This role requires commercial confidence without ego.
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Structure without defensiveness.
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Energy without volatility.
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WHAT'S ON OFFER.
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Full time senior leadership role on the Gold Coast.
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Competitive salary package, negotiable up to $110,000 for the right operator.
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Performance-based bonus structure aligned to venue outcomes.
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Real autonomy to shape operations and performance.
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Immediate commencement available.
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Support from an established hospitality group with strong brand presence.
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Career progression within a business expanding nationally.
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This is an opportunity to balance commercial leadership with lifestyle while operating within clear performance expectations.
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ABOUT WHITEFOX RECRUITMENT.
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People. Strategy. Execution.
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This opportunity is presented by Whitefox Recruitment, awarded Global Recruitment Firm of the Year ****.
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We connect exceptional operators with respected employers. We prioritise structure, alignment, and long-term fit over volume placements.
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HOW TO APPLY
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For a confidential discussion or to express interest, contact Luke Hemmings on , quoting reference LH:.
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Applications are reviewed discreetly.

📌 Venue Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Whitefox Recruitment
📍 Gold Coast