Venue Manager

Private and confidential April 2026

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Venue Manager Range Brewing Taproom Newstead

About Range Brewing

Range Brewing is one of Australias most respected independent craft breweries. We brew beer were proud of in spaces we care about with people who genuinely love what they do. Our Newstead Taproom is the home of the Range experience a destination for locals beer lovers and anyone who appreciates a great hospitality environment done well.

We are growing. Alongside the Taproom we operate Patio in Paddington Rays in Camp Hill and The Bethnal. We are a hospitality group with momentum and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and driven Venue Manager to take full ownership of the Range Brewing Taproom at Newstead. This is a senior leadership role with real autonomy; you will run the venue lead the team and be the standard setter and backbone for the Taproom experience.

You will report to the Hospitality Operations Manager and work closely with the brewing team duty managers and the wider Range Brewing leadership group. This is a full-time role 38 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday.

If you are the kind of leader who takes pride in your venue invests in your team and holds yourself to a high standard this role was built for you.

What You Will Be Responsible For

1. Leading the day-to-day operations of the Range Brewing Taproom to a consistently high standard
2. Building developing and retaining a high-performing front-of-house team
3. Owning the Taproom P&L revenue labour and cost of goods and reporting weekly to the Hospitality Operations Manager
4. Setting and maintaining service standards that reflect the Range Brewing brand
5. Managing all stock ordering and monthly stocktaking
6. Scheduling all FOH staff efficiently and within labour targets
7. Overseeing compliance RSA licensing food safety and WHS
8. Curating and coordinating special events and activations at the Taproom
9. Working closely with the brewing team to ensure staff have outstanding product knowledge
10. Maintaining the tap and beer system including fortnightly line cleaning
11. Creating a venue culture that guests and staff both want to be part of

What We Are Looking For

• A proven venue or floor manager with experience running a busy hospitality site
• Someone with genuine knowledge of and enthusiasm for craft beer
• A people leader someone who develops their team not just manages them
• Financially literate comfortable owning a P&L and working to targets
• A high standard setter who takes pride in every detail of the guest experience
• RSA certified (or able to obtain prior to starting) RMLV is a bonus
• Available Tuesday to Saturday with flexibility as required

Why Range Brewing

• A brewery and business with a strong identity and loyal following
• Real ownership of your venue
• A leadership team that is invested in your growth
• A growing group with real career pathways across multiple venues
• Staff benefits including product discounts and access to Range Brewing events
• A busy taproom venue that is constantly exploring and evolving its experience.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to . Tell us a bit about yourself and why youd be a great fit for the Range team. We are looking for the right candidate to fit our culture please let us know why you think youd fit in and what attributes you can bring to the team. We need to know that you want to work with us not that you just want a job. Please start the subject line of your email with the cowboy () emoji and remember to add files as a PDF.

Private and confidentialApril 2026

Position Description

Venue Manager Range Brewing Taproom Newstead

Position Title

Venue Manager Taproom Newstead

Employer Entity

Range Brewing (subsidiary of Range Brewing & RB Bars)

Employment Status

Full Time 38 hours per week

Primary Location

4 Byres Street Newstead QLD 4006

Reports To

Hospitality Operations Manager

Direct Reports

Taproom Duty Manager(s) FOH Team

About the Role

The Venue Manager Taproom Newstead is responsible for the full operational leadership of the Range Brewing Taproom at Newstead. The role holds ownership of the guest experience team performance financial results and venue standards. It reports to the Hospitality Operations Manager and works closely with the brewing team and the wider Range Brewing hospitality leadership group.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. Continue exceeding customer expectations of modern beer and drink education and communication
2. Carrying out and overseeing daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the highest standards of upkeep are met
3. Stock control and restocking of all products for the bar and bathrooms
4. Hiring training and managing all Taproom front-of-house staff
5. Monthly stocktaking and reporting
6. Efficient scheduling of all front-of-house staff within agreed labour targets
7. Working closely with the Hospitality Operations Manager and duty managers to build a supportive and high-performing leadership team
8. Curation and coordination of all special events and activations hosted at the Taproom
9. Creation and execution of Standard Operating Procedures for re-ordering and inventory management
10. Constant maintenance of the tap and beer system including fortnightly line cleaning
11. P&L ownership monitoring revenue labour costs and cost of goods against targets and reporting weekly to the Hospitality Operations Manager
12. Managing venue compliance including RSA licensing obligations and health and hygiene standards
13. Conducting regular performance reviews and one-on-ones with direct reports
14. Collaborating with the brewing team to ensure product knowledge across the FOH team is current and exceptional
15. Other duties as assigned

Role Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a venue manager or senior floor leadership role
• Knowledge of craft beer and the ability to communicate it effectively to guests
• Proven track record in leading teams scheduling and performance management
• Sound financial acumen with experience managing budgets labour costs and COGS
• Current RSA certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• High standards of presentation and attention to detail
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Availability Tuesday through Saturday with Sunday oversight as required