Venue Manager | Mansfield Hotel

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.