Venue Managers (Premium Venues)

Oscars Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite staff parking

Food & beverage discounts across Oscar

Internal and external training and dev

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring from hospitality pros

Reward and recognition initiatives

Job summary

Oscars Group in Sydney is seeking experienced Venue Managers to lead premium dining venues within its growing restaurant portfolio. You will work with the Precinct Manager and operations team to oversee daily restaurant operations and maintain premium service standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, a strong floor presence, and proven ability to coach teams, manage rostering and labour costs, and ensure RSA compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Venue Manager or restaurant leader in premium dining.
• Proven ability to lead front-of-house teams and maintain high service standards.
• Strong knowledge of RSA requirements and licensing compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations across venues.
• Lead and develop front-of-house teams; coach and mentor staff.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and premium service standards.
• Oversee reservations, floor movements, and service execution.
• Own rostering, labor costs, and operational efficiencies.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training.
• Assist with opening preparations and service procedures.
• Ensure RSA and licensing compliance and venue procedures.

Skills

Venue management

Staff leadership

Guest experience

Operations oversight

Scheduling & rostering

Recruitment & training

RSA certification

Education

NSW RSA certification

Job description

About the Venues:

Located within the Brighton precinct in Brighton-Le-Sands, just a 25-minute drive from Sydney CBD and 20 minutes from Rockdale Train Station, Le Grand Grill, Ammos and Benetti’s bring together premium & fine dining experiences across French, Greek and Italian cuisine.

With a focus on quality food, exceptional service and thoughtfully curated beverage offerings, these venues offer an exciting opportunity for experienced hospitality leaders who take pride in delivering premium service and standards.

As we are in the process of opening new venues, promoting and transferring existing managers within the precinct, we are strengthening our leadership team for summer, and we are looking for experienced Venue Managers to bring their expertise, energy and hands-on leadership to our growing restaurant portfolio!

Benetti's: www.benettisitalian.com.au
Ammos: www.ammosrestaurant.com.au
Le Grand Grill: www.legrandgrill.com.au

About the Roles:

We are seeking experienced Venue Managers for opportunities across the premium dining venues.

Working closely with the Precinct Manager and the wider operations team, you’ll support daily restaurant operations, lead and develop the front-of-house team, and ensure every service delivers an exceptional guest experience.

These roles suit confident hospitality professionals with a strong floor presence, an eye for detail and experience maintaining premium food and beverage service standards. Depending on the venue, you may also support opening preparations, establish service procedures and help new team members settle into their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operation of the restaurant

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing front-of-house team

Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain premium service standards

Oversee reservations, floor operations and service execution

Own rostering, labour costs and operational efficiencies

Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing team training

Contribute to opening preparations and operational setup where required

Ensure compliance with RSA, licensing requirements and venue procedures

About You:

Previous experience as a Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager or in a similar hospitality leadership role

Experience within a premium restaurant, fine dining venue or luxury hotel

Strong understanding of premium food and beverage service standards

Proven ability to lead, coach and develop hospitality teams

Strong operational, organisational and communication skills

A hands-on leadership style with a confident floor presence

A passion for guest service and the ability to build strong relationships with guests and colleagues

Current NSW RSA certification

Full Australian working rights (as sponsorship is not available for these roles)

Free onsite staff parking

Food and beverage discounts across Oscars Group venues nationally

Internal and external training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring from experienced hospitality professionals

Reward and recognition initiatives

About Us:

Oscars Group is a passionate, creative and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986 with the acquisition of a single pub in Sydney’s Inner West.

Today, Oscars Group is one of the largest privately owned hospitality groups in Australia, featuring an expanding portfolio of 45+ assets across NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. The group operates across accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and commercial and residential developments.

We are committed to creating environments where our people can grow, develop and deliver exceptional guest experiences.