A new chapter for a legendary local — and your chance to lead it.
Dicey’s Pub is coming to Cleveland.
Cleveland Tavern is undergoing a major transformation, bringing back the spirit of the much-loved Dicey Reilly’s and relaunching as Dicey’s Pub — a warm, character-filled Irish-inspired local built around great food, great people and proper pub hospitality.
Think hearty Irish favourites, pub classics, perfectly poured Guinness, live music, big games on the screens and a beer garden made for long afternoons.
Now we need the Venue Manager to bring it all to life.
This isn’t a role where you simply walk into an established operation and keep things ticking over. You’ll take ownership through the transformation and reopening, build your team, shape the culture and put your stamp on Dicey’s from day one.
What you’ll be taking onThe renovation will transform the venue from the inside out, including a refreshed Sports Bar & Terrace, Bistro & Beer Garden and Gaming Room, alongside significant improvements to the external areas and overall guest experience.
The vision for Dicey’s is simple: a proper local with personality.
A place for Friday knock-offs, family dinners, live music, big sporting moments and catching up over a pint. Somewhere locals know the team, the team knows the locals, and everyone feels welcome.
As Venue Manager, you’ll be at the centre of making that happen.
What’s in it for you?- $100,000–$120,000 + Super + performance bonus up to $44,000 p.a. — OTE up to $164,000 + Super
- Take ownership of a major renovation and venue relaunch
- Recruit, build and develop your own leadership and venue team
- Genuine autonomy to shape the venue's culture and guest experience
- Strong support from an experienced Operations and Head Office team
- Career development and progression across Australian Venue Co.’s national portfolio
We’re looking for an experienced Venue Manager who understands that running a great pub is about much more than numbers.
You’ll know your P&L, labour and stock — but you'll also know your regulars, be visible during a packed Friday night and understand how to build a team people genuinely want to be part of.
You’ll bring:
- Strong experience as a Venue Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role
- Proven experience managing a large, food and beverage-focused venue
- Strong commercial capability across P&L, labour, rostering, stock control and revenue
- A hands-on leadership style and strong presence on the floor during peak trade
- Experience recruiting, coaching and developing high-performing teams
- Strong understanding of local markets, competitors and hospitality trends
- The ability to identify and execute initiatives that drive revenue and repeat trade
- Confidence delivering events, promotions and entertainment
- Strong stakeholder management and the ability to work closely with Operations and Head Office teams
- Experience managing compliance within a busy licensed venue
RMLV, Approved Manager Licence, Gaming Nominee and CLO requirements apply.
Ready to build something special?If you’re looking for your next Venue Manager role and want the opportunity to open the doors to something you’ve helped create, this one is worth a conversation.
Build the team. Set the culture. Bring the energy.
We’ll bring the Guinness.
Apply now and help us bring Dicey’s Pub to life.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of Venue Management experience
- Proven experience managing a large food and beverage-focused venue
- Ability to work with and communicate effectively with all Head Office departments
- Understanding and ability to learn venue reporting and systems on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- P&L understanding and ability to deep dive into financials to identify growth opportunities
- Ability to generate revenue-building ideas across the business
- Presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends
- Ability to write and control an effective roster
- Ability to stocktake and investigate stock loss
- Market awareness and trend analysis relevant to local food and beverage
- Ability to implement and execute promotions successfully
- RLMV, Approved Managers License, Gaming Nominee & CLO (must have)
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.
