- Venue Manager role leading a busy, neighbourhood favourite
- Take ownership of daily operations and deliver consistent service
- Lead a close-knit team in a venue with a loyal local following

About the Venue

The owner has built something the whole neighbourhood loves. What he wants now is one person on the floor who will run it the way it deserves to be run, so he can trust that every service goes the way it should whether he’s in the building or not.

This is a busy neighbourhood venue with a strong local following. Regulars drop in most days and know the team by name, takeaway orders keep coming through, and the food has earned a reputation of its own. The space has been thoughtfully designed, creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel like part of the community.

The opportunity is to take what’s already working well and make sure that same standard is delivered consistently, every day and across every service.

Who This Suits

The ideal Venue Manager is someone who walks onto a floor and reads it in seconds.

The kind of manager who sees the table waiting to order before they’ve looked up, who notices the team member stuck in a section and steps in beside them, and who can’t walk past four tables that need clearing to pick up one empty glass. You know that great service isn’t luck. It’s standards, sequence and a team that’s been shown how.

You take a hands-on approach to training, working alongside your team during service rather than coaching from the back office. You show people how to manage their sections, guide them through busy periods and help them build confidence. You enjoy developing people and take genuine satisfaction in seeing them improve.

What You’d Own

The floor and everything that happens on it. The shift brief that sets the tone, the pace of service,



the guest who needs looking after when something goes wrong, and the standard the whole team works to.

The people. Coaching and developing your 2ICs, recognising great work when you see it, and pulling standards back up the same day they slip. The owner was clear that this role is about upskilling everyone, and he means it.

The venue itself. How it looks when the doors open, how it holds up through a busy service and how it’s left at close. There’s admin, rosters and reporting too, but it fits around the floor, never the other way round.

Who You’d Be Working With

The owner genuinely looks after his people, reflected in the long tenure of key staff. With another business requiring his attention, you’ll have the autonomy to run the venue, make decisions and bring your own ideas forward, knowing you have his trust and support. You’ll also be backed by an established leadership team and a secure, experienced kitchen team.

What’s in It

- Up to $100K+S for the right candidate
- Two days off together every week, alternating Fri and Sat one week, Sun and Mon the next
- Daytime hours. Get your evenings back
- An owner who backs you and gives you real ownership
- A venue with a loyal community and a genuine local profile
- Simple, modern systems and free parking on site

If you’re a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys being on the floor, developing a strong team and running a busy venue, this is an opportunity to take genuine ownership while enjoying a better work-life balance.

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