Australian Venue Co.

Operates 200+ pubs and venues nationwide

Venue Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementPosted on Nov 8

Full-timeMile End, AustraliaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as a Venue Manager or senior Assistant Venue Manager.
Experience managing busy, multi-faceted hospitality venues.
Strong people leadership and communication skills.
A hands-on and commercially focused approach.
Ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of venue compliance, responsible service of alcohol (RSA), and operational standards.
A genuine passion for hospitality and developing people.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the team.
Drive exceptional guest experiences and service standards.
Manage venue operations across bars, gaming, functions, accommodation, and the bottle shop.
Manage labour, stock, costs, and key venue performance indicators (KPIs).
Support compliance, safety, and responsible service standards.
Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, and the local community.
Create a positive, accountable, and enjoyable team culture.

The Mile End Hotel is a busy and vibrant venue located just outside Adelaide’s city centre. Following a recent renovation, the hotel offers a newly upgraded beer garden, bar, gaming lounge, functions, accommodation and bottle shop.

We are looking for a hands-on Venue Manager to lead and develop a fun, energetic and high-performing team.

About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and performance of the venue, including:

Leading, coaching and developing the team
Driving exceptional guest experiences and service standards
Managing venue operations across bars, gaming, functions, accommodation and the bottle shop
Managing labour, stock, costs and key venue KPIs
Supporting compliance, safety and responsible service standards
Building strong relationships with guests, suppliers and the local community
Creating a positive, accountable and enjoyable team culture

About you

You will be a confident and visible hospitality leader with:

Previous Venue Manager or senior Assistant Venue Manager experience
Experience managing busy, multi-faceted hospitality venues
Strong people leadership and communication skills
A hands-on and commercially focused approach
The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of venue compliance, RSA and operational standards
A genuine passion for hospitality and developing people

What’s on offer

OTE up to $154,000 (base salary, super, quarterly KPI bonuses)
A newly renovated venue with multiple revenue streams
A fun, vibrant and supportive team environment
Career progression across Australian Venue Co.

If you are an experienced hospitality leader looking for an exciting opportunity in a busy and well-established venue, we would love to hear from you.

About the Company

Australian Venue Co.

Operates 200+ pubs and venues nationwide

Australian Venue Co operates and manages a network of more than 200 pubs, bars and venues across Australia, focusing on a local-first approach. Local leaders tailor each venue’s menus, customer service, events, and design to fit their local market, while a centralized head office provides specialist support and maintains shared core values across all venues. The company differentiates itself by combining a large national footprint with venue-level customization, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Its goal is to deliver exceptional customer experiences, unbeatable value, and consistently high-quality standards across its venues.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Melbourne VIC, Australia
Founded: 2012

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