Venue Manager

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia duncredi pty ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Job Title: Venue Manager (Contract – with potential for extension)

Location: Moonee Ponds

Employment Type: Short-Term Contract (with opportunity to continue long term)

About Us:

We are a thriving and successful venue with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding experiences to our patrons. Having achieved solid results to date, we are now seeking a highly experienced and self-driven Venue Manager to build on our current success and take the business to the next level.

The Role:

As Venue Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the venue, ensuring excellence in customer service, financial performance, and team leadership. You will bring proven expertise and a track record of growing and enhancing venues, with the ability to deliver results in a short timeframe while setting up for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the venue team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
  • Drive revenue growth and profitability by implementing innovative strategies and initiatives.
  • Ensure smooth daily operations across all departments (bar, floor, events, etc.).
  • Maintain compliance with licensing, health & safety, and all regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and execute marketing and promotional activities to increase patronage.
  • Analyse financial reports and implement action plans to achieve business targets.

About You:

  • Proven track record in venue, hospitality, or operations management at a senior level.
  • Self-driven, highly motivated, and results-focused.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and inspire a high-performing team.
  • Commercially minded with experience in driving growth and profitability.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously within a short-term contract environment while laying the foundation for future success.

What We Offer:

  • A short-term contract role with the genuine opportunity to transition into a long-term position.
  • The chance to make a significant impact and put your stamp on a growing business.
  • Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience.
  • Support from ownership with the autonomy to lead and deliver results.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Venue Manager looking for an exciting challenge with the scope to shape the future of a successful venue, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your achievements and suitability for the role to [insert email/contact details].

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