Venue Manager | Cleveland Tavern

Looking for a change of pace or your next big challenge? Cleveland Tavern is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team through an exciting, large-scale renovation. This well-loved local venue is set to transform this Autumn, and we’re looking for a dynamic operator with strong operational expertise to take ownership of the journey—from shutdown, through the build, to a successful grand reopening.

This is a rare opportunity to build your own team and shape the future of the venue. As Venue Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, drive high standards across service, compliance, and performance, and lead from the front to inspire a high-performing team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. What's on Offer: Generous Salary $100,000 - $120,000 + Super Quarterly KPI Bonus - $44,000 P/A Opportunity to be part of a professional and well-known hospitality team Autonomous role with excellent company support Exceptional team culture Essential requirements: 3+ years of Venue Management experience Proven experience managing a large food and beverage-focused venue Strong experience working Work with and communicate effectively with all departments within the Head Office team Understanding and ability to learn venue reporting and systems on a daily, weekly and monthly basis P&L understanding and ability to deep dive into financials to analyze where there is an opportunity to grow your business Ability to generate revenue-building ideas throughout all aspects of the business Presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends Write and control an effective roster Ability to stocktake and investigate stock loss Have a market awareness and trend analysis relevant to food and beverage in the area Be able to implement and execute promotions throughout the business successfully RLMV, Approved Managers License, Gaming Nominee & CLO are a must We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures.

Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce. For further information about the role, email; laura.lane@ausvenueco.com.au