Assistant Venue Manager

Oscars Group; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development across 45+ venues

Leadership training & online platform

Mentoring from experienced pros

Internal progression opportunities

Rewards & recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Beachcomber Hotel on the Central Coast is seeking an Assistant Venue Manager to support the Venue Manager in day‑to‑day leadership and operations of a large, multi‑outlet venue. You will oversee rostering, labour costing and KPI achievement, driving service excellence and a high‑performing team.

Join Oscars Group and lead from the front in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities across NSW venues, training, mentoring and career progression within our hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an Assistant Venue Manager, Assistant Manager or 2IC role within a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Current RSA & RCG (essential) with a strong gaming background.
• Full Australian Working Rights (no sponsorship available for this role).
• Police check is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge across menus, wine lists, cocktails and spirits.
• Supervise the events team, ensuring all functions run seamlessly from arrival to farewell.
• Support and manage gaming operations with a focus on guest satisfaction and compliance.
• Drive performance by managing labour costs, rostering and budget adherence.
• Ensure accurate end-of-day cash-up procedures and thorough venue close-downs.
• Stay across venue compliance requirements and uphold operational standards.
• Lead, coach and develop the F&B team through hands-on support and effective communication.
• Step into Duty Manager shifts when required.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of creative promotions and venue initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication skills

Staff rostering

Labour cost management

Budget control

Gaming background

Job description

About the Venue:
Located on the Central Coast waterfront, The Beachcomber Hotel is one of the region's leading hospitality and entertainment destinations. Home to a vibrant bistro, waterfront restaurant, lively bars and a thriving Conference & Events operation, The Beachcomber offers a diverse range of experiences for locals and visitors alike.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Venue Manager to support the daily operations of our venue, drive service excellence and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Venue Manager, you will support the Venue Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operations of this large, multi-outlet venue. This is a hands-on role suited to a strong hospitality leader who thrives in busy environments, leads from the front, and is passionate about team development, compliance and guest experience.

You will play a key role in overseeing daily operations, with responsibility for rostering, labour costing and achieving KPI targets. The ideal candidate will be a confident and capable leader who enjoys working in a busy hospitality environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge across menus, wine lists, cocktails and spirits
• Supervise the events team, ensuring all functions run seamlessly from arrival to farewell
• Support and manage gaming operations with a focus on guest satisfaction and compliance
• Drive performance by managing labour costs, rostering and budget adherence
• Ensure accurate end-of-day cash-up procedures and thorough venue close-downs
• Stay across venue compliance requirements and uphold operational standards
• Lead, coach and develop the F&B team through hands-on support and effective communication
• Step into Duty Manager shifts when required
• Contribute to the planning and execution of creative promotions and venue initiatives

About You:

Minimum three (3) years of experience in an Assistant Venue Manager, Assistant Manager or 2IC role within a high-volume hospitality environment

Highly motivated, customer-focused and passionate about hospitality

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities with efficiency and composure

Proven experience in staff rostering, labour cost management and budget control

A natural and confident leader with exceptional communication skills

Current RSA & RCG (essential) with a strong gaming background

Full Australian Working Rights (no sponsorship available for this role) and

Full availability to work a mix of nights, weekends and day shifts

A police check is required for this role

• Career development opportunities across 45+ venues within the Oscars Group
• Leadership training and development, including access to our online training platform
• Mentoring and support from experienced hospitality professionals
• Internal opportunities for progression across our diverse portfolio of venues
• Reward and recognition programs celebrating outstanding performance and achievements
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Oscars Group is a passionate, creative and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded in 1986. Owned and operated by the Gravanis family, the group has grown from a single Inner West pub into one of Australia's largest hospitality groups.

Today, Oscars Group operates a diverse portfolio of 46+ assets across NSW, Queensland and Victoria, including pubs and gaming, accommodation, restaurants, retail liquor, conference and event centres, chartered vessels, and commercial and residential developments.

We are driven by our people, our culture and our commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences across every venue.

If you're a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading from the front and is ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.