Venue Manager | Retro's Gold Coast

Ready to take the lead at one of the Gold Coast’s most energetic late-night venues?

Retros is all about big nights, throwback anthems, packed dance floors and good times — and we’re looking for an experienced Venue Manager to lead the team and drive the venue forward.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume late-night environment, knows how to build a great team and understands how to turn memorable guest experiences into strong commercial results.

What’s on offer

• OTE up to $139,000 (base salary + Super + quarterly KPI bonuses)

• Lead a high-energy, late-night Gold Coast venue
• Autonomy, strong operational support & genuine career progression
• Be part of Australian Venue Co.’s growing national portfolio

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of the overall performance of Retros — from people and culture to operations, compliance and commercial results.

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing venue team
• Be visible and hands-on during key trading periods
• Drive a fun, energetic and guest-focused culture
• Own labour, rostering, stock management and venue performance
• Understand your P&L and identify opportunities to grow the business
• Deliver events, promotions and activations that drive trade
• Maintain strong standards across safety, licensing and compliance

About you

We’re looking for a strong hospitality operator with proven experience leading busy, high-volume venues.

Experience in late-night, entertainment, bars or high-volume hospitality will be highly regarded.

You’ll be commercially switched on, confident leading a team and comfortable being right in the middle of the action when the venue is at its busiest.

Most importantly, you’ll bring energy, personality and a genuine love of hospitality.

Ready to turn it up?

If you’re looking for a Venue Manager role with pace, personality and plenty happening, Retros Gold Coast could be your next move.

Bring the leadership. Bring the energy. We’ll bring the throwbacks.

Apply now and take the lead at Retros Gold Coast.