Venue Manager

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Food & Beverage

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

As the Venue Manager at Cucina Porto, you will be reporting to the F&B Operations Manager, responsible for the entire venue operation ensuring a positive and exciting environment where flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver an exclusive service for our guests.

Responsibilities

- Impeccable standards of professionalism and a commitment to guest and team experience
- Build a guest culture to continuously deliver a thrilling experience in line with The Star’s Values
- Managing day-to-day operations, meeting the quality, standards, and expectations of the guests daily
- Review and analyse the daily operational needs maintaining beverage, labour, product and expenses on budget
- Attract and develop talent and own the performance of your team

Qualifications

- Proven leadership experience and the ability to develop large teams including succession planning, retention, and growth strategie
- Demonstrated ability in planning and resourcing people and products, performance management, controlling labour costs and operating expenses
- Experience in developing productive relationships and managing and driving change
- Experience in managing high-end award-winning restaurants, bars, or outlet
- Flexible availability to meet the demands of a 24/7 business

About You

You are hands-on in your operational approach and passionate about developing your career. You leverage your leadership skills to encourage and support your team in delivering exceptional and personalised service to guests and value the ability to showcase our premium offerings.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of Black Bar & Grill, providing a fine dining experience at The Star Sydney.

Benefits

- Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
- Discounted parking + other transport options
- Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
- Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer
- Opportunity to work with elite professionals and assets

Our Culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It’s your time to SHINE

Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

The Star Entertainment Group recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present.
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located - the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont.

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