Director of Fun

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kingpin Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

ESCAPE ORDINARY – KINGPIN MELBOURNE

Get to know us

Welcome to Kingpin, where hospitality and entertainment collide. You might think you know us, but we're about to redefine fun in Melbourne. Opening late 2025, our new Kingpin venue is set to be the ultimate showstopper, your new local and quite frankly, a bit of a show-off. Spanning a massive 3700m², this space will feature:

  • A next level bar and grill with serious main character energy
  • 2 bars, 16 taps, endless vibes craft and classic beers, cocktails and premium pours
  • Every sport live ensuring guests never miss a match-game moment
  • Event spaces designed for trivia nights, comedy shows, and more
  • A sporting arena packed with activities like indoor lawn bowls, batting cages, and darts
  • Uniquely designed Arcade exclusive games, interactive experiences and classic favourites

We know, we know – we can't wait either

Essence of the position:

We have begun the search for our Director of Fun – essentially, our Entertainment Manager In this role you will be the driving force behind our entertainment program and curating a dynamic calendar. Some of your key areas of responsibility will be:

  • The driving force behind our Entertainment program; you will book live acts & performers, host events like trivia, themed promotional events and curate our entertainment calendar
  • Having one ear to the ground, you will be across market trends and guest preferences from sports to music to cultural events – your finger isn't on the pulse, you ARE the pulse
  • Drive positive guest interactions, create a buzz and understand how to host an epic party
  • Manage important stakeholder relationships within the venue and the other Heads of Department and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure our entertainment goes off without a hitch
  • Lead of team (your Agents of Fun & concierges) to deliver remarkable experiences and skillfully schedule your team to maintain service and meet budgetary targets
  • Analyse audience feedback and look for continual improvement that will enhance future events
  • Oversee logistical arrangements where necessary including travel, accommodation and technical requirements for events

Key Attributes & Capabilities:

Putting people neatly into boxes, isn't really our style, but there are a few key factors that will be really important when it comes to selecting the right candidate for this position:

  • A creative mindset and ability to create engaging entertainment experiences that will resonate with our audience
  • Proven experience in talent management, event management and team management from a related environment
  • Skilled in budget management, marketing and promotion
  • Excellent communication, organisation and negotiation skills – able to effectively manage relationships with clients, vendors and audiences
  • You must hold a valid WWCC or obtain one for this role

Ready to Escape Ordinary? Join our team and experience:

  • Authentic Culture & Values that live beyond posters on the wall
  • Access to a range of programs & initiatives designed to support your wellbeing
  • Open a venue unlike anything Australia has seen before
  • Unmatched growth opportunities
  • Fantastic Perks & Discounts exclusive to you and your friends across our venues

Kingpin Melbourne will be opening in December 2025 and we are actively recruiting on this role now so you can be an instrumental part of helping us to build something special

ESCAPE ORDINARY - APPLY TODAY

At TEEG we love to celebrate what makes you, uniquely you. We welcome all applications regardless of your gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation or accessibility. After all, we are ALWAYS #BetterTogether

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