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. Now one of the largest privately owned hospitality groups in Australia, Oscars boasts an ever-growing portfolio of 45+ assets across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria, spanning accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, chartered vessels, and both commercial and residential developments.

About the Venue:
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is nestled amongst the sand dunes at Caves Beach. Only an hour from Sydney or 40 minutes from Newcastle, Caves Coastal is the perfect location for delicious eats, decadent drinks and luxury accommodation. The hotel offers the perfect beachside venue for any event, specialising in weddings, corporate and social functions. With a paddock to plate ethos, the kitchen team are ready to offer the freshest and best local produce to every guest!

About the Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Manager to play a vital role in the daily operations of our venue. You’ll lead a dynamic team, ensuring our guests receive exceptional service at every turn. In addition to leading our day-to-day operations, the Assistant Manager is also responsible for rostering, labour costing, and achieving KPI targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional eager to grow their career in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader with a passion for hospitality, who thrives in busy venues.

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

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 team through hands-on support and effective communication

Contribute to the planning and execution of creative promotions and venue initiatives

About you:

Minimum three (3) years of experience in an Assistant Manager or 2IC role in 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, labor cost management, and budget control

A solid track record of meeting and exceeding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

A natural and confident leader with exceptional communication skills

RSA and RCG accredited with a strong gaming background

Have strong product knowledge in craft beer, wine and spirits

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

A police check is required for this role

Benefits:

Oscars Group food & beverage discounts

Internal and external training and development opportunities including an online training platform

Career development opportunities within Oscars Group across 45+ amazing venues

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring from a strong team of hospitality professionals

Reward and recognition programs