Located just moments from the iconic Palm Cove beachfront, Palm Cove Tavern is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. From relaxed lunches and family dinners to live sport, gaming and great entertainment, we're proud to be at the heart of our community.
We're looking for an experienced Assistant Venue Manager to support the Venue Manager in leading a high-performing team and delivering outstanding guest experiences every day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality leader ready to take the next step within one of Australia's leading hospitality groups.
What You'll Be DoingAs Assistant Venue Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the venue by:
- Supporting the Venue Manager to maximise venue performance and achieve business objectives.
- Leading the team from the floor, creating exceptional guest experiences every shift.
- Coaching, developing and motivating team members to reach their full potential.
- Driving labour efficiencies, service standards and operational excellence.
- Supporting venue profitability through strong commercial awareness and KPI focus.
- Promoting a positive team culture built on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, licensing requirements and venue procedures.
- Taking ownership of daily operations, leading by example and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Has previous leadership experience in a busy hospitality venue.
- Is passionate about food, beverage and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Leads with positivity, confidence and integrity.
- Is highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Understands labour management, KPIs and commercial performance.
- Enjoys coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Holds a current RSA (RMLV and Approved Manager Licence highly regarded).
- Competitive salary package.
- Career progression opportunities across one of Australia's largest hospitality groups.
- Ongoing leadership development and training.
- Staff discounts across Australian Venue Co. venues.
- Work with a supportive team that genuinely enjoys what they do.
- Live and work in one of Queensland's most beautiful coastal destinations.
If you're ready to lead from the front, support a great team and build your hospitality career with Australian Venue Co., we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the team at Palm Cove Tavern.
Skills Required
- Previous leadership experience in a busy hospitality venue
- Passion for food and beverage and delivering exceptional customer experiences
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments
- Understanding of labour management, KPIs and commercial performance
- Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams
- Current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol)
- RMLV and Approved Manager Licence
What We Do
Australian Venue Co. is a hospitality firm that operates a portfolio of over 200 pubs, bars, restaurants, and event spaces across Australia and New Zealand. The company takes a local-first approach, tailoring menus, customer service, and design to the specific local market while providing specialist support at scale from its centralized head office to revitalize and maintain high-quality standards across its venues.
