Venue Manager

1 week ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Good Times Only Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Venue Manager — Good Times Only

Location: Wollongong CBD, NSW

Venues: The Prince
• Howlin' Wolf Whisky Bar
• Dagwood Bar & Kitchen
• Glory Days Takeaway

About Good Times Only

Good Times Only is a Wollongong-born hospitality group known for small-bar energy, warm service and community vibes across multiple venues in the Illawarra and beyond. The name says it all—our mission is memorable nights, approachable food & drink, and welcoming spaces that locals love.

Our Venues
  • The Prince — Wollongong's original small-bar spirit in Globe Lane: cocktail-led, fun, and late-night friendly with a dance-floor and outdoor seating.
  • Howlin' Wolf Whisky Bar — A dim-lit alleyway hideaway with serious whisky cred and seven-day hospitality.
  • Dagwood Bar & Kitchen — Neighbourhood bar vibes with Asian-inspired street food, rotating tins, house-infused tequilas and Bottomless Brunch.
  • Glory Days Takeaway — Burgers, snacks and Aussie nostalgia right on Crown Street; dine-in/takeaway with extended weekend hours.
The Role

We're hiring a hands-on Venue Manager to lead day-to-day operations at one venue (with occasional support across the group). You'll be the culture-setter on shift—owning service standards, driving sales, and developing people while keeping compliance tight.

What you'll do
  • Lead, roster and coach FOH teams; set the vibe and pace of service.
  • Drive sales: upselling, events/promos, late-night trade and group activations.
  • Own venue standards: floor checks, cash-ups/EFTPOS, opening/closing, incident logs.
  • Manage cost controls: wage %, COGS, wastage, supplier ordering & stock counts.
  • Plan and execute weekly programming (e.g., music, happy hour, bottomless, specials) in line with each venue's identity.
  • Ensure RSA, WHS and venue compliance are always met.
  • Partner with the Group on marketing/content, community partnerships and guest feedback.
What you'll bring
  • Proven leadership in bars/pubs/restaurants with late-night trade.
  • Calm, guest-first presence and clear communication under pressure.
  • Numbers-minded: you track KPIs and take action (wage %, COGS, ATV, GP).
  • Strong product knowledge (cocktails/whisky/beer/wine) and a love for hospitality.
  • RSA (NSW) required; First Aid desirable.
Why Good Times Only
  • Autonomy to run the floor and shape your team culture.
  • A diverse portfolio—cocktail bar, whisky bar, street-food kitchen, and takeaway—keeps your week varied and your skills sharp.
  • Supportive, experienced owners with a track record of community-minded projects.
  • Career growth across multiple venues and concepts.

Package: Competitive salary + super

Roster: Flexible - 4 or 5 days with consecutive days off, Weekends Necessary.

How to Apply

Email your CV and a cover letter including short note about your favourite service win to the subject "Venue Manager – Good Times Only".


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