Area Manager – Sonnel Hospitality
An exciting opportunity has emerged following an internal promotion, reflecting Sonnel’s continued commitment to growth and its recent strategic acquisition.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and drive the future of Sonnel through a strong focus on exceptional guest experience, consistently high product standards, and sound financial performance across your portfolio. With strong momentum behind the business, this is an exciting time to join a growing and ambitious team.
As a group, we pride ourselves on being great humans to work with. Everything we do is underpinned by our values — Respect, Positive Intent, Enthusiasm, and being Exceptional — which guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together.
Your Impact
As Area Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence, team development, and guest experience across multiple venues. You’ll lead with purpose, elevate standards, and foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Talent Development: Recruit and mentor Senior Leaders, activate succession plans, and lead a venue dedicated to training and upskilling.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee labour planning, financial performance, and compliance across venues. Ensure teams are equipped to manage costs, rosters, and reporting with precision.
- Guest Experience & Product: Champion world-class service, guide food and beverage strategy, and support entertainment and marketing initiatives aligned with brand and budget.
- Performance & Culture: Conduct regular coaching, drive engagement through feedback and recognition, and ensure clarity in roles and growth pathways.
- Compliance & Safety: Partner with People & Culture to uphold HR procedures, WHS standards, and legal obligations across the portfolio.
What You Bring
- 3+ years in a group operations or precinct-level role, ideally within hospitality or entertainment.
- Proven experience in training and development, preferably at a group level or within large-format venues.
- Exceptional leadership capability – someone who lifts standards while lifting their team.
- Strong product knowledge across food, beverage, and guest experience.
- A hands-on, people-first approach with a passion for mentoring and operational excellence.
Why Sonnel?
- Be part of a bold, growing company with a clear vision and exciting trajectory.
- Influence the future of hospitality through innovation and leadership.
- Work alongside passionate professionals in a culture that values creativity, accountability, and excellence.
This role requires completion of a National Police Check as part of our Employee Due Diligence process.
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**Please note: We kindly ask that candidates refrain from calling or visiting our head office directly regarding job opportunities. All applications must be submitted through the official recruitment process outlined in this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
