Venue General Manager

Kingpin Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted Monday 28 July 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 1:59 pm
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 Venue General Manager.
In this role you will oversee the entire multi-faceted venue, ensuring operational excellence & a service focused culture.
Some of your key areas of responsibility will be:
Inspire, challenge, and coach a team of six Heads of Department to deliver exceptional hospitality, driving continuous improvement across their departments and the entire venue
Proactively lead operations across a dynamic, multi-faceted venue, keeping every zone aligned to the overall strategic goals of the venue
E nsure all internal and external regulatory compliance requirements are met
Promote a positive work environment, aligned with values, where team feel motivated and empowered
Forecast revenue and expenses to ensure financial targets are achieved & effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders
Foster a 'sales through service' focused culture to drive revenue growth, looking for new opportunities with entertainment offerings
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:
3-5 years exp.
Venue/General Management experience from a large multi-faceted hospitality venue, with a strong F&B focus
Proven ability in managing large teams of 70+ hospitality crew by utilising effective delegation through department heads to influence multiple departments
Sound financial management skills, able to expertly analyse a P&L report and maintain costs in a hospitality setting
Able to maintain the careful balance of being an excellent delegator while also being a hands-on leader that is not afraid to dive in headfirst
An ability to engage, understand & build relationships with the community and local businesses
A truly passionate hospitality professional that is highly attuned to the needs of guests and has a desire to create remarkable experiences for everyone, turning strangers into friends
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
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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
Kingpin Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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