Venue Manager in Guildford

Overview

Are you ready to step into a leadership role at one of Guildford\’s most beloved local venues? The Woodbridge Hotel, an iconic part of the community since 1902, is expanding its team. We are on the hunt for a new Venue Manager to lead our team in 2026. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead a team, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and help shape the guest experience. As Venue Manager, you will play a pivotal and hands-on role in bringing this iconic venue to life each day. You\’ll oversee the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel, lead and inspire a passionate team, and build strong relationships with guests and local suppliers alike, with a focus on exceptional service and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Presence on the floor during peak service periods, including late nights and weekends
• P&L understanding and ability to deep dive into financials to analyze where there is opportunity to grow your business
• Ability to generate revenue-building ideas throughout all aspects of the business
• Write and control an effective roster for both front-of-house and back-of-house
• Stocktake and investigate stock loss, and order and maintain par levels within the beverage, food, and venue consumables
• Train, performance manage, and motivate staff
• Provide revenue-generating ideas and work with the Marketing department to drive the business
• Be able to implement and execute promotions throughout the business successfully

What we offer

• Generous Salary package $90,000 – $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

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Venue Manager role
• Understanding and ability to venue reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

About Australian Venue Co.

Australian Venue Co. is a food and beverage-led hospitality group that operates over 200 venues across Australia. AVC prides itself on creating exceptional customer experiences, offering exciting hospitality career pathways and tailoring every venue to its local community. AVC is best known for landmark Australian pubs such as the Regatta Hotel, The Espy, Duke of Wellington, Imperial Hotel & more.

Note

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.