Venue Manager

Award-Winning Blue Mountains Restaurant

Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains NSW
Employment: Full Time (rotating roster)
Salary: Excellent remuneration for the right candidate + tips & benefits

The Opportunity

An award-winning Blue Mountains venue with a loyal following and strong reputation for food, beverage and hospitality is looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team.

Known for bold, produce-driven food, a vibrant atmosphere and genuinely warm service, the venue is busy most nights with a mix of locals, travellers and weekend guests escaping the city.

We’re now looking for a hands-on leader with strong food & beverage experience to oversee day-to-day operations, lead the team and continue building the energy, culture and performance of the venue.

This is a role for someone who thrives on the floor, leads from the front and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving a successful operation.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the venue’s daily operations, with a strong focus on guest experience, property presentation, team leadership and overall performance.

This is not an office-based role — you’ll be present around the property, in front of guests, on the floor in the restaurant, leading service, supporting the team and ensuring everything runs seamlessly from open to close.

You’ll work closely with the kitchen, floor staff, housekeeping, and grounds to maintain high standards, drive consistency and continue evolving the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day venue operations across the hotel and food & beverage side
• Lead the team from all aspects
• Train, mentor and develop the team
• Manage rostering, labour costs and shift planning
• Oversee ordering and stock control
• Drive a strong, positive team culture
• Build relationships with regular guests and returning visitors
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Monitor performance, costs and overall venue profitability

Who This Role Would Suit

This role is ideal for a Venue Manager that will take ownership of the hotel and food & beverage side but is also experienced in food & beverage / restaurant role.

You:

• Have experience managing a hotel as well as driving a busy restaurant, wine bar or similar venue

• Are confident leading teams and running high-volume service

• Have strong food, wine and beverage knowledge

• Understand rostering, costs and operational system

• Stay calm and organised during busy services

• Lead with professionalism, warmth and confidence

RSA required. First Aid desirable.

What We Offer

• A genuine leadership role in an award-winning venue

• Excellent remuneration for the right candidate

• Tips and staff benefits

• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the Blue Mountains

• Potential visa sponsorship for the right international applicant

• Supportive ownership and a strong hospitality team

• The lifestyle of the Blue Mountains