Hospitality Venue Manager

Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast | Night-time venue

Full-time | $70,000 salary + performance bonuses

This is not a bartending role with a management title.

We’re seeking a hands-on Hospitality Operations Manager to help run and grow a high-standard, night-time venue. This role is ideal for someone who thinks commercially, values structure and systems, and wants to develop further under the guidance of an experienced owner-operator
.

You’ll be trusted with real responsibility — but you won’t be thrown in the deep end. Clear expectations, established systems, and hands‑on owner support will help set you up for success.

This is a night‑only venue
, operating in the evenings and late nights. The role suits someone whose lifestyle aligns with night trade and who enjoys fast‑paced hospitality environments.

Applicants must have 3–5 years of hospitality management experience
, or transferable management or ownership experience from another industry.
This position is open to permanent residents only
.

You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the venue
, with a strong focus on leadership, organisation, and commercial performance.

You’ll work closely with the owner during onboarding and ongoing operations, with clear success milestones set for the first 90 days
.

• Leading night shifts with confidence and professionalism
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and compliance
• Holding current RSA and RMLV
• Training, mentoring, and developing staff across service, bartending, and sales
• Delegating tasks and holding team members accountable
• Managing wages, stock control, waste reduction, and ordering
• Driving sales through strategy (cocktail of the week, upselling, classes)
• Understanding rostering, COGS, and how decisions affect profitability
• Monitoring equipment, fridges, temperatures, and compliance
• Running the venue independently in the owner’s absence

This role is about optimising performance
, not just running service.

This role will suit someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and leads by example
• Is highly organised and follows tasks through to completion
• Wants to grow as a leader with owner mentorship and guidance
• Thinks commercially and values profitability and efficiency
• Treats staff with respect and care, while leading with authority
• You take pride in structure, standards, and outcomes.

Performance-based bonuses tied to clear, achievable milestones

Bonuses relate to KPIs within your control, including:

• Stock accuracy and waste reduction
• Sales growth and revenue initiatives
• Operational compliance and training outcomes

  You’ll be rewarded for results
  , not just hours worked.

  This Role Is NOT For You If…
  • You only want to bartend and not manage people or performance
  • You dislike structure, systems, or accountability
  • You prefer being directed rather than taking ownership
  • You want a 9–5 role or don’t enjoy night‑time trade
  • You’re uncomfortable leading teams or having honest conversations
  Why Join This Business
  • Direct access to and mentorship from the owner
  • Clear systems, expectations, and support
  • Real autonomy with guidance — not micromanagement
  • Opportunity to grow with the business
  • A venue that values professionalism and high standards

  If you’re ready to step into a role where you’re guided, trusted, and challenged
  , and you take pride in running a tight, profitable venue — we’d love to hear from you.

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  Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a venue manager?
  • How many years of hotel management experience do you have?
  • Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?
  • How many years of people management experience do you have?
  • What's your expected annual base salary?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
  • Have you completed a qualification in management?

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