Venue Manager - Devil's Corner

Introduction

Located on Tasmania’s stunning East Coast, this Apslawn-based role offers the opportunity to pair career progression with an enviable regional lifestyle. To support your move, we offer a generous relocation package for interstate or regional candidates, including assistance with moving costs and temporary accommodation—so you can settle in with ease and start enjoying your new surroundings from day one.

Are you ready to lead one of Tasmania’s most iconic wine destinations? Join us at Devil’s Corner Cellar Door, where world-class wines, breathtaking coastal views and an exceptional local food offering come together to create a truly memorable experience. As Venue Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the success of this award-winning destination—leading a passionate team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and bringing the brand to life in one of Australia’s most spectacular settings.

About Us
At Brown Family Wine Group, we’re all about heritage, innovation, and family. For over 130 years, we’ve been crafting wines that Australians love. Our portfolio includes some of the country’s most respected brands, such as Devil’s Corner, Tamar Ridge, and Brown Brothers. Recognized as one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Australia for 2024, we’re committed to cultivating a culture where everyone thrives.

At Brown Family Wine Group, we are passionate about both our quality wines and our amazing people, and we remain committed to the core family values of our company being: Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. We are proud that our business has recently been certified as "A Great Place to Work" for the seventh consecutive year and remain committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

Devil’s Corner is more than a stop along the Great Eastern Drive—it’s a destination experience. From panoramic vineyard and mountain views to our vibrant Devil’s Corner Kitchen, the site brings together wine, food, and landscape in a way that is distinctly Tasmanian. In partnership with Fishers of Freycinet, our food offering celebrates the region’s exceptional produce, delivering a relaxed yet premium dining experience that perfectly complements our wines.

Description

About the Role
As Venue Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of Devil’s Corner, leading a passionate team to deliver memorable moments for every visitor. You’ll oversee every detail of the venue, from cellar door operations to the Devil’s Corner Kitchen experience, ensuring seamless integration between wine, food, and service.

Working closely with Fishers of Freycinet, you will champion a cohesive and high-quality food and wine offering that enhances the overall guest experience and reinforces Devil’s Corner as a must-visit destination on Tasmania’s East Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and lead a dynamic team, fostering a culture of excellence and engagement.
• Site Management: Ensure the venue is impeccably maintained and operates seamlessly, showcasing the best of Devil’s Corner.
• Food Partnership: Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Fishers of Freycinet, ensuring alignment in service standards, offering, and guest experience alongside the Devil’s Corner Kitchen.
• Operations Excellence: Oversee daily activities, from cellar door service to events, ensuring top-notch hospitality and smooth logistics.
• Financial Acumen: Develop budgets, manage the P&L, and identify growth opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
• Stock Control & Accountability: Maintain accurate stock control systems across beverage and retail, ensuring accountability, minimising variance, and supporting strong cost management.
• Customer Experience: Deliver engaging, memorable brand experiences that connect guests to our wines, people, and place.
• Safety & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Skills And Experiences

About You
You’re a hospitality trailblazer with at least 8 years of management experience in tourism, hospitality, or marketing. You bring strong operational expertise, commercial savvy, and a hands-on approach to leadership. Your passion for customer experiences and local food and wine culture sets you apart.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a related field.
• RSA certification and a current Driver’s License.
• Availability to work weekends, public holidays, and travel when needed.

What’s on Offer?

• Join a team behind some of Australia’s most loved wine brands.
• Generous employee benefits, including product discounts.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team, delivering excellence every day.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate, including assistance with moving costs and temporary accommodation

Further information and a detailed position description are available by contacting Allyce at careers@brownfwg.com.au or calling (03) 5720 5500.