Venue Manager | The Provincial

An iconic fixture in Melbourne’s nightlife scene, The Provincial Hotel is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead the venue through its next phase of growth.

Known for its high-energy atmosphere, strong late-night trade, and multifaceted offering, The Provincial is a fast-paced and complex operation that requires a confident, hands-on hospitality leader with proven experience in high-volume environments.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of one of Melbourne’s most recognised late-night venues while playing a key role in its future transformation. With exciting changes and venue evolution ahead, we are looking for a commercially minded operator who can drive performance, lead culture, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Applications for this role are open to Venue Managers seeking an internal transfer, with interstate venue leaders encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• $100K+ salary package
• Up to $44K KPI-driven bonus
• Opportunity to lead an iconic Melbourne venue
• Be part of an exciting renovation and repositioning journey
• Career progression opportunities within Australian Venue Co.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team

About the Role

This role requires a resilient and experienced operator who thrives in late-night hospitality. You will lead from the floor, overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple levels while driving service standards, team performance, compliance, and customer experience.

You’ll be responsible for managing large and diverse teams, navigating complex operational challenges, and maintaining high standards during peak trade periods. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership presence, sound commercial acumen, and the ability to create a positive and accountable team culture.

This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who enjoys fast-paced venues, understands nightlife operations, and is motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading high-volume hospitality venues
• Strong late-night operational experience
• Exceptional leadership and people management capability
• Confidence managing compliance, security, and customer incidents
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• A hands-on leadership style with high operational standards
• The ability to lead teams through change and continuous improvement

If you’re ready to take on a high-profile leadership role within one of Melbourne’s most established nightlife venues, we’d love to hear from you.