Venue Manager – Lead the Team. Grow Your Career.

Premium. Playful. Full of Personality.
We’re The Fox Hole – a cocktail bar (and kitchen) in The Rocks, Sydney. We’re best known for our cocktails, back bar filled with premium spirits, and a modern British-inspired food menu.

Alongside being a great neighbourhood bar, we’ve carved out a niche with experiences like whisky and gin tastings, high tea with gin cocktails on the weekend, and monthly spirit-inspired themed dinners – giving our guests more reasons to return and our team more variety in service.

We’re that sweet spot between upscale and approachable – where everyone feels like a regular.

Why Join Us?

At The Fox Hole, you won’t just run a venue – you’ll shape an experience and grow your career.

Attractive Salary: $85k–$95k (based on experience) + performance bonuses

Career Progression: A role designed to be career-defining, with a clear path to General Manager, Operations Manager or Area Manager as our group grows

Great Culture: Supportive, fun, and collaborative. We celebrate wins, back each other, and love what we do

Regular Socials: Fully funded staff events (and yes, we really do them!)

Plus… The Perks:

Free meals on shift (freshly cooked by our chef)

50% off for you + a friend anytime

Wholesale pricing across suppliers (including spirits!)

In-house training in cocktails, spirits, wine and more

Your Role:

As Venue Manager, you’ll bring energy and leadership to the following areas:

Lead the Team: Coach, develop and inspire a tight-knit floor and bar crew, while partnering with the Head Chef in the kitchen

Guest Experience: Create an atmosphere that moves effortlessly from buzzing cocktail service each evening to relaxed Gin & Tea afternoons on the weekends

Sales & Events: Coordinate bookings for our signature dinners, tastings, and private functions

Financial Controls: Partner with the Managing Director to achieve performance targets. Day-to-day you’ll manage rosters, wages, COGS, upselling and service standards – keeping the venue efficient and profitable

Community & Loyalty: Build connections with regulars, grow repeat business, and keep The Rocks locals coming back

You Bring:

You're currently an experienced Venue Manager OR have 2+ years' experience in an Assistant Manager role with some exposure to COGS/rostering and ready for your next step

Strong food and beverage knowledge (a passion for cocktails, wine or spirits would be highly regarded)

Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and performance

A hands-on, guest-focused approach and genuine love of hospitality

RSA certification (essential) and comfort with POS & booking systems

We Value

A friendly, positive, and energetic personality

An eye for detail and drive for excellence

A passion for creating memorable experiences

Flexibility and reliability in a dynamic venue

We’re Inclusive
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ folk, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you’re ready to grow a business, build a team, and step into a role that can launch your career into senior leadership – we’d love to meet you.

Join The Fox Hole: Where Great Stories Start With A Drink.