$95k - $120k p.a. + KPI bonuses (OTE up to $164,00

Ready to lead your next venue - and build a career beyond it?

Australian Venue Co. is growing its Melbourne portfolio, and we're looking for experienced hospitality leaders to join our management teams across the city.

As we grow, so do our people. Existing Venue Managers are progressing into larger venues, new sites and broader leadership roles, creating new opportunities across our portfolio.

From iconic pubs and food-led venues to high-volume, late-night and entertainment destinations, our Melbourne portfolio includes some of the city's best-known venues, including Hotel Esplanade (The Espy), Garden State Hotel and Morris House.

The Opportunity As a Venue Manager, you'll take ownership of your venue's people, performance and guest experience, including:

Leading and developing high-performing teams

Driving commercial performance with full P&L; accountability

Managing labour, stock, costs and operational performance

Delivering exceptional guest experiences

Identifying opportunities to grow revenue

Developing future leaders and succession plans

Maintaining robust compliance, safety and operational standards

About You We're looking for experienced Venue Managers and General Managers with:

High-volume pub, bar, restaurant or entertainment experience

Strong commercial and P&L; capability

Proven people leadership and team development skills

Confidence operating in complex, quick-paced environments

A passion for great hospitality and guest experiences

What's on Offer $95,000-$120,000 + Super, plus a performance bonus of up to $44,000 p.a. paid quarterly - OTE $164,000 + Super.





Opportunities across our growing Melbourne portfolio

Genuine progression into larger venues and operational leadership

Career development and support from experienced AVC leaders

Not Quite Ready for Venue Manager? We'd still love to hear from you. As our Melbourne portfolio grows, we also have opportunities for experienced Assistant Venue Managers and Duty Managers looking to take the next step. At AVC, we're big on developing our people and creating genuine pathways from Duty Manager - Assistant Venue Manager - Venue Manager and beyond. Whether you're ready to lead a venue now or looking for the opportunity that will get you there, we want to hear from you.

Australian Venue Co. is a food and beverage-led hospitality group that operates over 200 venues across Australia. AVC prides itself on creating exceptional customer experiences, offering exciting hospitality career pathways and tailoring every venue to its local community. AVC is best known for landmark Australian pubs such as the Regatta Hotel, The Espy, Duke of Wellington, Imperial Hotel & more.

Australian Venue Co. is a food and beverage-led hospitality group that operates over 200 venues across Australia. AVC prides itself on creating exceptional customer experiences, offering exciting hospitality career pathways and tailoring every venue to its local community. AVC is best known for landmark Australian pubs such as the Regatta Hotel, The Espy, Duke of Wellington, Imperial Hotel & more.

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Work for a renowned Australian hospitality company

Mobility opportunities

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Accredited Training Opportunities

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