Venue Manager

Job Description

The Venue Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the hotel’s event and venue facilities, ensuring smooth service, strong guest satisfaction and commercial performance. Requirements typically include previous experience in venue, hospitality, events or food and beverage management; proven team-leadership skills; sound financial and operational understanding; and excellent communication. An understanding of workplace health and safety, responsible service of alcohol and event coordination is expected. The successful candidate should be organised, hands-on and confident managing busy functions, client relationships, suppliers, staff rosters and operational challenges. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is likely essential, along with a professional approach and the ability to deliver consistent service in a high-volume environment.

Company Info

Novotel Sydney Olympic Park is part of Accor, a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties worldwide. Located within Sydney Olympic Park, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, sporting spectators and visitors attending concerts, exhibitions and major events. Novotel is positioned as an accessible, full-service brand offering comfortable accommodation, dining, meetings and event facilities. The property works closely with the surrounding stadiums, arenas and conference venues, creating a fast-paced environment with varied guest demand. Accor places emphasis on guest experience, operational standards, inclusion, employee development and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from training, international career opportunities and staff benefits available through the Accor network, depending on local conditions and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities across hospitality, tourism, events, food and beverage, engineering, healthcare and professional services. Sydney is multicultural, energetic and strongly connected to sport, entertainment and outdoor living. Residents enjoy beaches, national parks, warm summers and a generally high standard of living, although rent and transport costs can be significant. Hospitality work often includes rotating shifts, weekends and seasonal demand, particularly around major events. Visa options include employer-sponsored temporary or permanent pathways, skilled migration programs and working holiday visas for eligible passport holders; requirements vary by nationality, occupation, age and qualifications. A student visa may allow limited work while studying. Before relocating, candidates should confirm sponsorship with the employer, arrange appropriate health insurance, budget for accommodation and understand tax, superannuation and workplace-rights requirements. Sydney Olympic Park is well served by trains, buses and major roads.