Venue Manager | Mansfield Hotel
- Lead day-to-day operations of a vibrant venue
- Build and develop a strong team culture
- Drive commercial growth and manage financial performance
Live music. Big nights. A venue with personality.
The Mansfield Hotel is looking for a hands-on Venue Manager to lead one of Townsville’s iconic live music and entertainment venues.
Recently transformed with a new beer garden and entertainment spaces, Mansfield is also home to The Warehouse, hosting local and touring artists. With live music, DJs, comedy, ticketed events and a gaming room, this is a venue offering plenty of variety and opportunity.
We’re looking for someone who can build a strong team culture, lift standards and drive commercial growth while strengthening the venue’s established community and music connections.
What’s on offer
- OTE up to $139,000, comprising base salary, super and KPI bonus
- The opportunity to lead an iconic venue following its recent transformation
- A diverse entertainment offering and established local following
- Support from Australian Venue Co.’s Operations and Head Office teams
- Career development and progression across AVC’s national portfolio
What you’ll be doing
- Taking ownership of day-to-day venue operations across food, beverage, entertainment and gaming
- Leading from the floor and maintaining high service and presentation standards
- Recruiting, coaching and developing a confident, engaged team
- Managing P&L performance, labour, rostering, stock and revenue growth
- Working with entertainment partners to deliver successful events and build repeat visitation
- Building relationships with local customers, artists and the wider community
- Maintaining licensing, gaming, safety and operational compliance
What you’ll bring
- Experience as a Venue Manager or senior hospitality leader
- A hands-on leadership style with a strong presence during peak trade
- Strong commercial understanding and confidence managing venue financial performance
- The ability to build team culture, set clear expectations and maintain standards
- Experience delivering events, promotions and entertainment
- A background in live music venues is preferred
- Availability to work nights, weekends and key events
Ready to lead Mansfield’s next chapter? Apply now and bring your experience, ideas and energy to the team.
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