Job Description
Lead one of Melbourne's most iconic riverside venues
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Australian Venue Co. is looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead Anglers Tavern, an iconic Melbourne pub set against the picturesque Maribyrnong River.
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Following an extensive transformation, Anglers Tavern offers something for everyone—from classic pub dining and family-friendly spaces to a buzzing sports bar, expansive beer garden, functions and late-night entertainment.
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This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a large, multi-faceted venue with a strong local following and significant commercial potential.
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The opportunity
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As Venue Manager, you'll have full ownership of the venue's people, performance and guest experience.
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You'll lead an established team, drive the commercial direction of the business and continue building Anglers Tavern's reputation as one of Melbourne's leading hospitality destinations.
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You'll be responsible for:
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Leading, coaching and developing the venue management and front-of-house teams
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Taking ownership of the venue's P&L;, labour, stock, budgets and overall performance
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Driving revenue across the bistro, sports bar, functions and entertainment
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Building a strong, accountable and high-performing team culture
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Maintaining exceptional standards across service, food, beverage, compliance and presentation
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Strengthening the venue's connection with the local community
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Creating memorable experiences that keep guests coming back
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What's on offer?
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Market-competitive salary package with OTE up to $144,000 (base salary + super + performance-based bonus)
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Full ownership of a large, established and recently transformed venue
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Support from an experienced operational leadership team
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Ongoing leadership development and career progression
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Opportunities across Australian Venue Co.'s extensive national portfolio
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Generous food and beverage discounts across AVC venues
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About you
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You're an experienced hospitality leader who knows how to balance people, performance and guest experience within a large, fast-paced operation.
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You'll bring:
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Proven Venue Manager or senior leadership experience within a high-volume pub, bar or entertainment venue
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Strong commercial capability across P&L;, labour, stock management and venue KPIs
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Experience leading, developing and retaining large, high-performing teams
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A confident, visible and hands‐on leadership style
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Experience across food, beverage, functions, sport or entertainment‐led operations
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A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
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Current Victorian RSA and any other relevant management accreditations
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If you're ready to lead one of Melbourne's best‐known riverside pubs and make your mark on its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Venue Manager | Anglers Tavern (Victoria)
🏢 Aus Venue
📍 Victoria