" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eGeneral Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14776\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14778\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14779\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e$135k-$145k + super + up to $20k bonus\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlagship venue transformation | Full operational autonomy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on leadership | Recruit, mentor, and launch your own venue team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Our client\u0026mdash;a leading national hospitality group\u0026mdash;has acquired a landmark venue in Melbourne\u0026rsquo;s North and is currently executing a massive, full-site renovation to turn it into their flagship large-format venue in the region.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We are searching for a high-energy, commercially sharp \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Manager\u003c/strong\u003e to take full operational ownership of this high-volume, single-site business. This is an incredible opportunity to steer a major venue launch from the ground up\u0026mdash;driving massive food and beverage trade while maintaining oversight across modern gaming and retail bottle shop operations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a visible, front-of-house General Manager, you will lead directly from the floor. You\u0026rsquo;ll be as active during peak trade windows as you are managing P\u0026amp;L performance, labour efficiency, venue compliance, and local community engagement. You will also have total freedom to recruit, induct, and build your own venue team ahead of the grand re-opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Candidate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum 3 years General Manager / Venue Manager experience\u003c/strong\u003e running high-volume, large-format pubs, taverns, or entertainment venues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect operational knowledge and oversight of gaming room operations (supported by an onsite Gaming Manager) preferred but not essential.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership Style:\u003c/strong\u003e A modern, and high-energy leader who thrives on the floor, inspires frontline teams, and upholds exceptional venue standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch/Refurb Experience:\u003c/strong\u003e Prior venue launch, re-branding, or major refurbishment experience will be highly regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Package:\u003c/strong\u003e $135,000 \u0026ndash; $145,000 + Super.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncentive Structure:\u003c/strong\u003e $15,000 \u0026ndash; $20,000 bonus structure tied directly to Sales, EBITDA, and Gaming performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Growth:\u003c/strong\u003e Executive support and long-term career pathways within an expanding national hospitality group.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship Project:\u003c/strong\u003e Lead the re-launch of a flagship venue asset with full recruitment and operational control.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Attach CV and click APPLY. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474828\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "