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Operations Manager, Community Pub, Wagga Wagga NSW

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Job Title: Operations Manager, Community Pub, Wagga Wagga NSW
Location: Wagga Wagga
Expertise: Specialist Recruitment
Reference: 3817
Job Published: 16 Feb 2026
Closing Date: 18 Mar 2026

Job Description

Operations Manager – Lead a Community Favourite – Wagga Wagga, NSW

Drive performance and culture in a high-volume, community-focused pub operation.

  • Established community pub with strong local following

  • Full operational oversight across bar, bistro and gaming

  • Autonomy to shape culture, standards and commercial outcomes

Client Profile

Our client is a well-established hospitality group operating respected community venues across regional New South Wales. Known for delivering quality food, beverage and entertainment experiences, the group prides itself on strong local engagement, operational excellence and building high-performing teams.

Job Description

As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a large-format community pub in Wagga Wagga. Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive operational standards, financial outcomes and team culture across all departments including bar, bistro, gaming and functions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing a large, multi-department team

  • Managing P&L performance, budgeting and cost control

  • Driving revenue growth across food, beverage and gaming

  • Ensuring compliance with NSW liquor and gaming regulations

  • Building strong relationships within the local community

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced hospitality leader with a proven track record in high-volume pub or hotel environments. Commercially astute and hands-on, you lead from the front and foster a positive, accountable team culture.

You will demonstrate:

  • Previous experience as a Venue Manager or Operations Manager in a large-format pub

  • Strong financial acumen and P&L management capability

  • In-depth knowledge of NSW liquor and gaming compliance

  • Exceptional leadership and people development skills

  • The ability to balance operational detail with strategic oversight

Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a flagship community venue in a thriving regional centre, with genuine scope to make your mark.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Cooke via phil.c@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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