Job Description

Venue Manager - Torquay Taphouse - Full Time (permanent)

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Love hospitality? Love great beer? Lead the team at the Torquay Taphouse

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The Taphouse is the home of Outstanding Ocean Road Brewing, and we're looking for an experienced Venue Manager to join our team.

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This is a hands on leadership role for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys being on the floor and knows what it takes to create a great venue experience, for both customers and the team behind the scenes.

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We're looking for someone who can take the lead of the day to day operation, lead our team and help us continue to build a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

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If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next opportunity on the Surf Coast, we'd love to hear from you.

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Why Join Us?

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We're an independently owned, family run brewery with a strong connection to the Surf Coast community.

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You could be working a busy summer service, coordinating the next event, function or brewery experience. You'll meet locals, tourists, families and beer lovers and be part of a team that enjoys what they do.

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What we offer:

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- Full time permanent position (38 hours per week)
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- Great beer, home of Great Ocean Road Brewing in Torquay.
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- A social, energetic and supportive team.
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- Opportunities to develop and grow with a growing business.
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- Staff discounts on food and drinks.
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- Staff events and team perks.
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- The opportunity to work across a diverse range of hospitality, events and experiences.
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About the Role

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As Venue Manager, you'll play a key role in the day to day running of the Taphouse while also looking ahead and identifying opportunities to improve the business.

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You'll be responsible for:

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- Leading and developing the team and creating a positive, high performing culture.
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- Being hands on and visible on the floor.
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- Driving exceptional service and guest experiences.
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- Analysing venue performance and identifying opportunities to improve sales and operations.
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- Planning and delivering functions and events from start to finish.
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- Developing ideas for events, experiences, promotions and revenue opportunities.
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- Implementing processes that improve the way the venue operates.
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- Working closely with the owners, the head chef and wider team to continue developing the Taphouse.
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What We Are Looking For

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An experienced hospitality leader who is confident in leading the team and helping shape the future of the Taphouse.

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You'll ideally bring:

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- Previous experience in a Venue Manager, Operations Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or similar senior role.
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- Strong leadership and communication skills.
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- A proactive, organised approach.
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- Business acumen and confidence working with figures.
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- A natural ability to think ahead and identify opportunities.
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- Initiative and a willingness to turn ideas into action.
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- A passion for hospitality, beer, events and the local Surf Coast community.
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- Availability across evenings, weekends, public holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.
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Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to make an impact and help us continue building, successful and supportive venue.

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About the Taphouse

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Our mission is to create a place where great beer, good food and good people come together, delivering memorable experiences for locals, visitors and our Surf Coast community.

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We're a growing, independently owned brewery and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

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Applications close: 15 September 2026

📌 Venue Manager - Torquay Taphouse - Full Time (permanent)
🏢 Great Ocean Road Brewing
📍 Torquay