Venue Manager

6 days ago

Southport Queensland, Australia The Queens Arms Southport Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Company

The Good Times Pub Group have a rare opportunity for an experienced and hands-on Venue Manager to manager our venue: The Queen's Arms Hotel.  The Queen's Arms opened last year and has already established itself as one of the most popular places to visit and dine in Southport.     We offer an elevated pub experience to our locals whilst maintaining the traditional pub concept.  Our venue boasts a 150 seat bistro, a large open sports bar, and a dedicated luxury TAB and gaming lounge.

We are within the Queens Village lifestyle precinct, which includes Dendy Cinemas, EMF Fitness Centre and IGA.

We are looking for a dedicated and service focused Venue Manager with strong experience and background in Food & Beverage and Gaming operations.

The Role

To be successful in your application you will need to possess the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

  • Attend to the day to day management and assist in all operations.
  • Have a full understanding of costings for all departments and KPIs which aligns with core objectives of the business in achieving profitability.
  • Ensure all marketing and promotional strategies are implemented and maintained.
  • Continually look for and test new concepts that will increase visitation to the venue.
  • Manage and work on current and long range plans and objectives and provide analysis of their progress.
  • Full accountability for all Management with regards to reporting, KPI's and team management.
  • Preparation and submission of various weekly, monthly and yearly reports.
  • Provide hands on support to all areas across a 7-day work roster.
  • Have extensive experience in all aspects of gaming.
  • Manage and monitor revenue streams and purchasing ensuring they remain within budgetary expectations.
  • Drive profitability and continually aim to reduce operating expenses and gain more efficiencies from them.
  • Instil a positive culture where all team members adhere and support company expectations, policies, and procedures.
  • Conduct probationary and annual performance and development reviews.
  • Manage all contracts and services associated with the physical aspects of the operations.
  • All legal requirements are observed and managed in a practical and commercial matter.
  • Ability to conceive, develop, implement and monitor business strategies and plans across all business units.

Who we are looking for:

This role will best suit an experienced leader who has:

  • Extensive experience in the successful management within the Hospitality industry.
  • Proactive leadership style that encourages staff participation, effort and buy-in and who can lead people, resources and projects.
  • Proven experience in supporting business growth and managing risks.
  • Confident dealing with financial figures, budgets and interpreting reports.
  • Analytical skills in strategic thinking, diplomacy and negotiation.
  • A passion for the Hospitality industry and a love of excellent customer service and delivering successful functions.
  • Superior time management and communication skills.
  • Own reliable transport
  • 7 day/night availability.
  • Full working rights within Australia

How to apply:

If this sounds like you and you would like to join our company, please apply now via seek with your cover letter outlining your previous experience and current resume.

Please note:

If you have been successful in making it to the interview stage, you will be contacted within two weeks of sending through your application.  All other applications will be kept on file unless you specifically request that we don't.  Thank you for your application.

Applications close 26 October 2025, or earlier if the role is filled.

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