Assistant Venue Manager

About the Venue:
Located within the prestigious Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection in Brighton-Le-Sands, just 25 minutes' drive from Sydney CBD, Ammos is a premium Greek restaurant offering a refined dining experience inspired by the flavours, produce and lifestyle of the Greek coastline.

Showcasing fresh seafood, quality seasonal produce and authentic Greek cuisine, Ammos combines exceptional food, warm hospitality and elevated service within a contemporary waterfront setting.

As part of the Oscars Group portfolio, Ammos is committed to delivering memorable dining experiences through quality, creativity and attention to detail.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Venue Manager to join the team at Ammos.

Working closely with the Venue Manager and wider leadership team, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, supporting service excellence, team performance and an exceptional guest experience.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys being on the floor, leading by example and creating a premium dining experience for every guest.

You will support the Venue Manager across daily operations, team leadership, service standards, guest relations and operational administration, while helping to foster a positive and high-performing team culture.

An Exciting Opportunity Within the Brighton Precinct:
As the Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection precinct continues to grow, a new premium fine dining steakhouse is also preparing to open within the precinct, along with two more restaurants in the upcoming weeks.

We would welcome applications from candidates who may be interested in opportunities across both Ammos and the upcoming steakhouse, particularly those with experience in premium restaurants, fine dining or high-end hospitality environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Venue Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the restaurant

• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service standards

• Be highly visible on the floor and lead by example during service

• Assist with staff training, development, briefings and performance management

• Maintain consistently high standards of service, presentation and guest experience

• Build genuine relationships with guests and proactively resolve concerns

• Assist with rostering, labour management and daily operational planning

• Support stock control, ordering and cost management

• Ensure compliance with RSA, food safety, WHS and venue operating procedures

• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery

• Assist with functions, events, promotions and special activations

• Support the Venue Manager with operational administration, reporting and other duties as required

About You:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Venue Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role

• Previous experience within a premium restaurant, or high-end hospitality environment

• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and service standards

• Confident leading and developing front-of-house teams

• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Professional presentation and a genuine passion for hospitality

• Commercially minded with an understanding of labour, stock and operational costs

• Calm, confident and solutions-focused in a fast-paced service environment

• Flexible availability across a 5-day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available for this role)

Benefits:

• Work within a premium waterfront hospitality precinct

• Opportunity to be part of the growth of the Brighton precinct

• Discounts across 50+ Oscars Group venues nationally

• Internal and external training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Mentoring from experienced hospitality professionals

• Career progression across 50+ Oscars Group venues

• Reward and recognition initiatives

• Free onsite parking

About Oscars Group:
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 ever-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.

If you're passionate about premium hospitality, enjoy leading from the floor and are looking for an opportunity to grow within a dynamic hospitality group, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and Join the Fun with Oscars Group!