Open positions

Area Manager – Regional Victoria

Lead. Grow. Inspire.

Australian Venue Co. is on the lookout for an experienced Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of our venues across Regional Victoria. This role is perfect for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is passionate about driving growth, elevating customer experience, and building high-performing teams.

Note: This role is regionally based and requires the successful candidate to be located in, or relocate to, the Yarrawonga/Albury area.

What you’ll be doing:

• Venue Growth – Partner with Venue Managers to deliver like-for-like sales growth, shape quarterly sales strategies, and ensure menu innovation and product performance.
• Customer Experience – Champion exceptional service, embed best-practice SOPs, and audit venues monthly to maintain a 4.5+ star rating.
• Leadership & People – Coach, mentor, and develop Venue Managers, with a strong focus on progression through our Advance programs.
• Safety & Compliance – Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance targets are achieved across your patch.
• Hands-On Engagement – Be on the ground with your teams, working at least 2 operational shifts per week to support, guide, and lead by example.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven multi-site leadership experience within hospitality.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of lifting sales performance.
• A people-focused leader who builds trust, develops talent, and drives accountability.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable customer experiences.

Why choose AVC?

• Join a network of 200+ venues across Australia & New Zealand.
• Career pathways supported by structured training, mentoring & progression programs.
• Opportunities to shape the future of some of the most exciting hospitality brands.
• Competitive salary + bonus incentives, plus a supportive leadership team that backs you to succeed.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where no two days are the same, and your leadership directly shapes the success of our venues.