Lead one of the region’s most exciting hospitality venues.
Salt Bar Kingscliff is a key venue within the AVC portfolio, set in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal locations. We’re seeking an experienced, high-level Venue Manager to take the lead in driving operational excellence, team performance, guest experience and commercial results.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality leader who is ready to make a real impact in a premium venue surrounded by beaches, great lifestyle options and an exceptional local community.
The opportunityAs Venue Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of Salt Bar, leading a passionate team and ensuring the venue consistently delivers outstanding service, strong financial results and memorable guest experiences.
You will be responsible for:
Leading and developing a high-performing hospitality team
Driving sales, profitability and operational performance
Maintaining exceptional service, presentation and compliance standards
Managing rostering, labour costs, stock control and venue administration
Building a positive, accountable and energised team culture
Working closely with the AVC leadership team to deliver strategic objectives
Creating an outstanding experience for guests, staff and the local community
We’re looking for a proven hospitality leader with:
Senior venue management experience in a high-volume or premium hospitality environment
Strong commercial understanding and financial acumen
Excellent leadership, communication and people-development skills
A hands-on, solutions-focused approach
High standards across service, safety, compliance and presentation
The confidence and capability to lead a large, diverse team
A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Total OTE of up to $183,680, inclusive of superannuation
The opportunity to lead a key venue within the AVC portfolio
A beautiful coastal lifestyle in Kingscliff
Affordable rental options and a wide range of fantastic places to live nearby
Support with relocation for the right candidate
Sponsorship may be considered for an exceptional candidate
The opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic hospitality group
If you’re an experienced Venue Manager ready to lead a high-profile venue in an incredible location, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your hospitality career with Salt Bar Kingscliff and AVC.
Skills Required
- Senior venue management experience in a high-volume or premium hospitality environment
- Strong commercial understanding and financial acumen
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people-development skills
- Hands-on, solutions-focused approach
- High standards across service, safety, compliance, and presentation
- Ability to lead a large, diverse team
- Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
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.








