Venue Manager

Love British pub culture, live music and a packed sports bar? The Duke is looking for an ambitious and creative Venue Manager to lead the team, grow the business and build on its reputation as a local favourite.

The Duke is a modern British pub with traditional character, bringing together a TAB and sports bar, weekend DJs, live bands, weekly specials and a dining room offering table service.

With a major refurbishment planned for early next year - including a family-friendly beer garden, children’s playground and large outdoor TV - this is an exciting opportunity to lead the venue through its next chapter and help shape its future success.

About the role

As Venue Manager, you’ll take ownership of the venue’s day-to-day operations, team performance, commercial results and guest experience.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading daily operations and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Driving sales, profitability and financial performance
• Developing sporting events, British-themed activations and live entertainment
• Building strong relationships with regulars and the local community
• Recruiting, coaching and developing a passionate hospitality team
• Leading the team through the upcoming refurbishment
• Maximising the venue’s expanded offering, including the new outdoor spaces
• Maintaining high standards of service, presentation, safety and compliance
• Creating an environment where the team and venue can continue to grow

About you

You’re an experienced hospitality leader with a creative approach, strong commercial awareness and a genuine understanding of British pub culture.

You know how to create experiences that bring people through the doors, turn first-time guests into regulars and build a venue’s reputation within the community.

You’ll bring:

• Proven Venue Manager or senior hospitality management experience
• Confidence managing budgets, sales and financial performance
• Experience in sports-led venues, live music or high-volume hospitality
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• The ability to lead a team through change and growth
• A hands-on approach and a passion for creating great experiences
• Relevant WA liquor licensing qualifications
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays

Why join Australian Venue Co.?

Australian Venue Co. is one of Australia’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, with a national network of venues and exciting new opportunities continuing to emerge.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Earn OTE of up to $144,000, including base salary, superannuation and performance bonus
• Lead an exciting venue refurbishment and help shape The Duke’s future
• Access training and development to support your continued growth
• Build a long-term career across our growing national venue network
• Explore future opportunities across Venue Manager, Operations and senior leadership pathways
• Join a business where high performers are recognised and supported
• Enjoy staff discounts and benefits
• Receive support from an experienced Operations and Support Office team

Whether your next step is to grow The Duke, progress into a larger venue or build a long-term career with Australian Venue Co., there are plenty of opportunities ahead.

If you’re a passionate hospitality leader who loves pubs, people, sport and live entertainment, we’d love to hear from you.