Full time role or 12-month contract with potential for expansion.

Due to the growth of our Darling Downs operations, KPAT Hotels is now recruiting a regional manager. If you're an ambitious hospitality professional ready to step up and you’re hungry for a role where you can shape a business and make a real impact, this role is for you. We’re offering an opportunity just 90 minutes from Brisbane with accommodation or relocation assistance.

Lead passionate venue teams across multiple premium venues, deliver business growth, and take your career to the next level. Enjoy a hands-on role with an even split between operational and administrative duties.

ABOUT KPAT HOTELS

KPAT Hotels is an independent hospitality group with a growing presence across Queensland. We own and operate a diverse and evolving mix of hotels, pubs, restaurants, conference venues and catering services. We are a vibrant team and hugely ambitious. We are looking for people who share our philosophy of making things happen—this is a place for doers.

We believe hospitality is about creating spaces and moments that bring people together, celebrate local culture, and leave a lasting impression. From landmark pubs to distinctive hotels and memorable experiences, we are committed to fostering genuine connections between our guests, the communities they live in and the experiences they seek.

LEAD OUR TOOWOOMBA VENUES

This is a chance to shape the future of three dynamic venues redefining Toowoomba’s hospitality scene, while leading our growth with more venues planned in the 2026 pipeline. As the Regional Manager – Darling Downs, you’ll drive the evolution of our venues, manage each venue team, and ensure year-on-year revenue growth. Our current properties include Oaks Toowoomba Hotel and its thriving conference and events space, The Rock – a newly renovated gastropub, and Quarter Acre, a cafe set for a rebrand and refresh in July 2025.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, and working closely with the leadership team, this hands-on role will require you to spearhead the success of three established venues and any future initiatives we undertake in the region. This role will be assisted by an experienced central support office including finance, marketing and operational teams. You’ll balance

· Achieve critical strategic targets and revenue goals to strengthen and grow each business

· Oversee the development, implementation and review of business plans for all venues

· Take ownership of financial performance of each operation – from financial results to operational excellence

· Monitor and optimise labour efficiency, food costs, and operational budgets

· Develop and execute operational playbooks, SOPs, and process improvements to support scalable growth

· Foster a strong, respectful team culture and mentor departmental leaders to develop team performance

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

· 5+ years of senior operations leadership experience in high-end hospitality venues and/or hotels

· Financially savvy, with a track record of managing P&Ls, driving profitability and achieving year-on-year growth

· A people-first leader who thrives on developing teams and fostering connection

· A team player who is adept at collaborating across venues, business units and teams at all levels

· Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented, ready to tackle a fast-paced environment