[Urgent Search] Assistant Venue Manager

Cnr 3197 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Level 1 Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

Posted Monday 13 October 2025 at 1:00 pm

Be yourself.
Love, Funlab.

Welcome to Funlab

Funlab is the world’s premier creator of competitive socialising experiences and the first B Corp‑certified company in our industry. That means we’re serious about using fun for good—creating epic experiences while making a positive impact on our people, our communities, and the planet.

With eight fun‑inducing brands, 50+ venues across Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and North America, and over 2,000 incredible Motherfunners, we’ve been crafting joy, banter, and unforgettable moments since 2001.

Every day at Funlab is different, and we love it that way. We’re all about creating a kind, safe, and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, grow, and have a blast while doing it.

Assistant Venue Manager – Holey Moley and Strike Bowling

Join us in Surfers Paradise—someone who’s passionate about people, driven by fun, and ready to create unforgettable experiences.

Why Work with Us?

- Advance your career with a powerhouse in the entertainment industry

- Personalised development tailored to you, plus the chance to learn from the best in the biz

- A people‑first culture that prioritises upskilling, growth, and setting our Motherfunners up for success

- Extra time off Enjoy four additional paid leave days just for you

- Focus on wellbeing and mental‑health support; partnership with Headspace, EAP access, inclusiveness initiatives, Pride, Women and Neurodiversity employee network groups and gender‑affirmation leave

- Play on us Enjoy free activities for yourself and a pal across ALL Funlab brands—because work should come with perks

- And most importantly… because we’re just that AWESOME 😎

What You’ll Do

- Lead with energy: Be a hands‑on, guest‑focused leader who motivates your team to create unforgettable experiences

- Boost revenue: Run amazing shifts, drive upselling and cross‑selling to enhance the guest experience and wow our guests

- Create WOW spaces: Transform our venue into the ultimate FUN destination

- Support your team: Inspire and coach a high‑energy team of customer service, bartender and function host pros

- Handle operations: Take on front‑of‑house & back‑of‑house portfolios like rosters, training, P&L management, forecasting, and more

- Cultivate culture: Build a collaborative, inclusive vibe that makes coming to work exciting

- Grow and shine: Develop your skills and those of your team while mastering all aspects of a bustling entertainment venue

*As we are a seven‑day a week business, you must be available to work nights and weekends*

What You’ve Got

- Minimum 1 year people‑management experience

- A valid RSA and Working with Children Check

- Availability to work nights and weekends

- An obsession with providing the best guest experiences

- Experience in driving revenues on shift

- Proactive, with a sense of urgency and a positive can‑do attitude

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Well‑organised planner who works well under timeline pressures and tackling multiple priorities

- Capable problem‑solver and thinking on your feet

- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with different stakeholders

- A desire to show off what you've got and what heights you can take the business

Keen?

If you’re curious to explore, energetic about guests, and heart‑working for our fun‑loving communities, Funlab is the place for you – and you’re the Motherfunner for us

Don’t self‑reject We know that women and people in under‑represented communities lean towards applying to roles where they tick all the ‘What You’ve Got’ items. At Funlab we hire for attitude, not skills, so don’t rock yourself out just yet—you might be the Motherfunner we’re looking for

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