Australian Venue Co.

Operates 200+ pubs and venues nationwide

Venue Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeFortitude Valley QLD, Australia$85k - $95kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong hospitality management experience, ideally in a busy bar, pub, or late-night venue.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
Ability to work visibly on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends.
Commercial thinking and ability to generate revenue-building ideas across the business.
Experience writing and controlling rosters and managing labour costs.
Confidence conducting stocktakes and investigating stock loss and variances.
Strong operational and financial understanding.
Current RMLV and Approved Manager licence, or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

Lead the team, drive performance, and run the day-to-day operation of the venue.
Take ownership of venue operations while remaining highly visible and involved.
Lead, coach, and develop the team and build a positive, high-performing team culture.
Be present on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends.
Generate revenue-building ideas across all aspects of the business.
Write and control effective rosters and manage labour costs.
Conduct stocktakes and investigate stock loss and variances.

Desired Qualifications

Hospitality management experience in a busy bar, pub, or late-night venue is ideal.

Ready to take the next step and run one of Fortitude Valley’s most recognisable late-night venues?

Retro’s is looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team, drive performance and keep the good times rolling.

Located in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, Retro’s delivers iconic nights soundtracked by the best of the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. A favourite with locals and tourists alike, it’s a fast-paced, high-energy venue built around great music, great people and memorable nights out.

This opportunity would be perfect for a strong Assistant Venue Manager ready to step up, or an experienced Venue Manager who loves being hands-on, leading from the floor and building a positive, high-performing team culture.

What’s on offer

$85,000–$95,000 + super
Performance bonus of up to $44,000 per year, paid quarterly
Genuine career progression across Australian Venue Co.
Support from an experienced Area Manager and wider operations team
Access to training, leadership development and opportunities across our national portfolio

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a genuine people person, team player and driver of the business. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership while remaining highly visible and involved in the day-to-day operation.

You’ll bring:

Strong hospitality management experience, ideally within a busy bar, pub or late-night venue
The ability to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
A strong presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends
Commercial thinking and the ability to generate revenue-building ideas across all aspects of the business
Experience writing and controlling effective rosters and managing labour costs
Confidence with stocktakes and investigating stock loss and variances
Strong operational and financial understanding
A hands-on, energetic leadership style with a genuine focus on people and culture
A current RMLV and Approved Manager licence, or the ability to obtain them

If you’re ready to step up, take ownership and put your stamp on a high-energy Fortitude Valley venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality leadership career with Australian Venue Co.

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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