Open positions

Following an extensive renovation, the Payneham Tavern is ready for a fresh chapter—and we’re looking for a strong, experienced Venue Manager to lead the way. 

We're seeking someone well-rounded across food & beverage, gaming, and wagering. This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a revitalized local favourite, build a high-performing team, and shape the venue’s ongoing success.

As Venue Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall operation of the tavern. From front-of-house to gaming and back-of-house systems, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll lead by example, drive a positive team culture, and deliver a consistently excellent customer experience.

What's on Offer:

• Generous Salary package $95,000 - $105,000 + superannuation 
• Quarterly KPI Bonus $44,000
• Discount across 200+ venues in Aus/NZ 
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate 
• 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 high-volume F&B 
• Understanding and ability to learn venue reporting and systems
• P&L understanding and ability to deep dive into financials 
• Experience in a high-turnover customer service environment
• Demonstrated experience in business development and strategic hospitality management
• Have a market awareness and trend analysis relevant to food and beverage in the area & industry
• Be able to implement and execute promotions throughout the business successfully
• State-based qualifications RP Badge 

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