Venue Manager

About the role

This is an opportunity to make your mark from the outset. You'll help prepare the venue for reopening, bring the team together and lead the day-to-day operation once the doors open. You'll oversee food, beverage, functions and events, delivering consistently great experiences, and work closely with ARK Group's leadership team to build trade, develop ideas and establish the Brisbane's next chapter.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train and lead a team that takes pride in genuine hospitality
• Be a visible presence on the floor, supporting your team and connecting with guests
• Oversee food, beverage, functions and events, delivering consistently great experiences
• Manage budgets, rostering, labour costs and stock to drive strong commercial results
• Maintain high standards across presentation, safety and compliance
• Work closely with ARK Group's leadership team to build trade, develop ideas and establish the Brisbane's next chapter

About you

• Proven management experience in a comparable hospitality venue
• A hands-on leadership style and clear, confident communication
• A strong understanding of venue financials and operational performance
• A passion for food, beverage and service, with guests at the centre of your decisions
• The ability to build a positive team culture and maintain standards under pressure
• Energy and ideas to help turn a major reopening into lasting success

About us

ARK Group is an award-winning, family-owned hospitality group with more than five decades of experience creating and operating some of Western Australia's most loved venues. Following the successful sale of seven venues in 2022—including Market Grounds, The Bassendean Hotel and The Galway Hooker—we're entering a new era of growth and development. The Brisbane Hotel is a major part of that future, offering the chance to lead a landmark venue with the support and experience of an established hospitality group behind you.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration
• Excellent Bonus Scheme
• 50% discount on food and beverage across the group
• Access to employee benefits program
• Support and guidance from award-winning industry leaders
• Ongoing certified & in house training and professional development
• Room to grow within ARK Group as we enter our next phase
• The opportunity to shape the team, culture and reputation of a revitalised Perth icon