Duty Manager – Central Queensland (4086794)
Job Description

Duty Manager – Central Queensland
Are you an experienced Duty Manager with strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach and the ability to oversee multiple areas of a busy hospitality venue?
This is your opportunity to join an established multi-outlet operation in Central Queensland, where you’ll take an active role in daily venue management, lead and support the team, and deliver outstanding service across the bar, gaming, floor and functions.
What’s On Offer
- Salary: $77,000–$80,000 + super, depending on experience
- Accommodation: Shared off-site rental accommodation
- The opportunity to broaden your management experience across multiple hospitality departments
- A varied, hands-on role where no two shifts are quite the same
About The Role
Working closely with the management team, you’ll help keep the venue running smoothly while maintaining high standards of service, presentation and compliance.
This role suits a capable hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the front, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is equally comfortable managing operational tasks and supporting staff on the floor.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising, training and supporting staff across multiple departments
- Delivering hands-on bar service, including drink preparation, table service and stock control
- Overseeing gaming operations and processing payouts in line with venue procedures
- Assisting with functions, events and special occasions
- Managing cash handling, till balancing and end-of-shift reconciliations
- Maintaining venue presentation and cleanliness, including changing beer lines and kegs
- Providing friendly, professional customer service and helping maintain a safe environment for patrons
- Taking an active role in the day-to-day operation of the venue and supporting the wider team wherever needed
About You
You’ll be a confident, practical and organised hospitality professional with previous experience in a busy venue, ideally working across several departments. You’ll bring strong customer service skills, sound operational knowledge and the ability to keep a team motivated while managing competing priorities.
You’ll also have:
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating daily operations
- Solid bar knowledge and confidence with gaming operations
- Good cash-handling skills and an understanding of end-of-shift procedures
- A proactive attitude and the ability to lead by example
- A strong commitment to responsible service, compliance and guest satisfaction
Licensing Requirements
Current Queensland RSA, RSG, CLO, RMLV and Approved Manager licence are required, or you must be able to obtain the relevant qualifications.
Location And Accessibility
Based in Central Queensland, the location is accessible via sealed roads, bus services and Qantas flights from Brisbane. Full Telstra mobile coverage is available, helping you stay connected while enjoying regional living.
Ready For Your Next Opportunity?
If you’re a motivated Duty Manager who enjoys a hands-on leadership role, takes pride in delivering excellent hospitality and is ready to build on your management experience, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Apply now to explore this regional Queensland opportunity!
How to Apply:
If you are ready to start your remote adventure and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you – please forward your resume to jobs@mlkarecruitment.com.au or click ‘Apply Now’ above.
All applications are handled on a confidential basis.
Note, due to confidentiality on some roles, not all our positions are externally advertised.
Who We Are:
MLKA Hospitality Recruitment are industry leaders in remote, regional and outback hospitality employment Australia wide. Australian owned and operated since 2008.
Our roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled hospitality staff to embark on an adventurous career, experiencing the REAL Australia.
We recruit for equal opportunity employers.
Specific details of our roles, salary and locations are provided during the interview process.
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Escape the high cost and stresses of city living with a fantastic live in role – accommodation packages are provided with all roles.
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