General Manager

The Duke is seeking an experienced hands-on General Manager to lead one of Sydney’s most recognised late-night pub and live music venues.

A bastion of live music, strong drinks, and long nights, The Duke is a cornerstone of Enmore’s cultural and nighttime economy. This role suits a people-focused hospitality leader who combines operational excellence, compliance expertise and commercial discipline with a genuine passion for culture, community and guest experience.

Located in the Inner West’s Special Entertainment Precinct, The Duke delivers an always free program of local and international artists and plays a central role in the local live music ecosystem.

About the Role:

This is a full time General Manager position with full accountability for people, operations, compliance, and financial performance.

You will be a visible leader on the floor, ensuring the venue operates safely, compliantly and profitably while maintaining its reputation as a respected live music and late-night destination.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front as a visible, engaged presence on the floor
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high performing venue team
• Create a safe, supportive and accountable workplace culture.
• Maintain impeccable liquor licensing, compliance, and safety standards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, systems, and service delivery.
• Manage budgets, cost control, forecasting and KPIs.
• Write effective rosters that balance operational needs and team wellbeing.
• Ensure accurate cash handling, reporting, and back of house administration.
• Work with security contractors to maintain a respectful, compliant environment.
• Support and enhance live music and entertainment through strong operational execution.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, attention to detail, and calm problem-solving in a fast- paced late-night environment.

About You

• A people-first leader who values longevity, stability and team growth
• Proven General Manager or Licensee experience, or are a senior operations manager ready to step up
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance in licensed hospitality venues.
• Organised, accountable, and comfortable taking full ownership of venue standards and performance
• Confident working autonomously while collaborating with senior leadership
• Experienced in late-night trade, live music or high-energy venues (highly regarded)

A Career with Odd Culture Group

• Join a growing hospitality group led by career industry professionals
• A respectful, inclusive and supportive culture that values individuality
• Transparent overtime and time in lieu policy
• Opportunities for progression across the group
• Staff discounts and incentives across all our venues

Join our incredible team, working for an award-winning group that prioritises staff and provides some pretty great group discounts while supporting your hospitality career.