Venue Manager
- Lead all operations of a high-volume hotel venue across accommodation, food and beverage, gaming, bars and functions.
- Drive financial performance, compliance and service standards while managing budgets, rosters and labour costs.
- Coach and develop department leaders and frontline teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.
- Roster 32.5 hours per week
- Salary $68k FTE + Super
- Lead, inspire and develop your team
About the Client
Our client is a well-regarded, multi-faceted hotel and hospitality venue in Bendigo, forming part of a larger established hospitality group. The property offers a full range of facilities including accommodation, bistro and food & beverage operations, sports bar, gaming, functions and conference spaces. Supported by strong group systems and experienced leadership, the business provides a stable environment with a clear focus on operational excellence, guest experience and team development.
About the Position
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Venue Manager to take full ownership of a busy, high-volume hotel and hospitality operation in Bendigo. Offering a $130,000 total package, you will oversee all aspects of the venue, leading teams across accommodation, food & beverage, gaming, bar and functions. You will drive performance, maintain high operational standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences while developing a strong, engaged team. Ideal for a hands-on hospitality leader with proven experience across hotel, gaming and F&B operations who thrives on full venue accountability.
Position Description
- Lead and manage the entire venue across accommodation, F&B, bar, gaming and functions
- Drive operational performance, profitability and key financial targets
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of service, presentation and compliance
- Lead, coach and develop department managers and frontline teams
- Manage rostering, labour costs and overall resource allocation
- Ensure full compliance with liquor licensing, gaming regulations, RSA/RSG, WHS and venue policies
- Deliver outstanding guest experiences and professionally resolve any issues
- Oversee functions, events and conference delivery
- Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the venue
- Maintain strong relationships with guests, staff and group leadership
Position Requirements
- Proven experience as a Venue Manager, General Manager or similar in a multi-faceted hotel or large hospitality venue
- Strong background across hotel operations, food & beverage and gaming
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams while driving results and accountability
- Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labour and P&L
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Current Victorian RSA and RSG (or willingness to obtain) essential; relevant gaming and liquor licensing knowledge required
- Ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
- Hands-on leadership style suited to a busy regional venue
Salary & Benefits
- $130,000 total package
- Full ownership of a well-established, multi-faceted hotel and hospitality venue
- Support of a larger hospitality group with established systems and career pathways
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team in Bendigo
- Stable, high-volume operation with consistent trade
Consultant
rpearce@frontlinehospitality.com.au
Reference number: 1258853
Profession:Hospitality & TourismManagement
Company: Frontline Recruitment
Date posted: 15th Oct, 2026
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