OYDIS Ashburton is bringing reliable hospitality to the inner south-east and we're looking for an exceptional Assistant Venue Manager to help us run the show. Think craft cocktails, a cracking dining program, epic events, and a local crowd that actually becomes your crowd. All without the 7am tram squeeze.

About the role

Working in close partnership with our Venue Manager, you'll share genuine ownership of the venue; from the energy on the floor to the numbers on the spreadsheet. This isn't a "yes person" role. We want a co-pilot: someone who leads from the front, builds real relationships with our locals, and takes pride in every detail that makes a night at Oydis unforgettable.

As the first gastropub of Melbourne's old Dry Zone, we're already making waves in Ashburton. Now we need the right person to help us make some more.

What you'll be across

Front-of-house leadership and shift management

Food & Beverage operations, stock control, and financials

A standout cocktail bar and beverage program - this is a real point of difference and we want someone who gets excited about it

Events planning and execution from intimate dining experiences to big-night-out occasions

Rostering, wage management, and compliance

Recruitment, induction, and FOH team development

Marketing initiatives and driving revenue

OH&S; and maintenance standards

Company SOPs, training programs, and succession planning

You'll be a great fit if you...





Have a genuine passion for food, drinks, and the craft of hospitality

Get nerdy about cocktails and love talking guests through a well-built beverage program

Have experience with events - from planning to the post-event debrief

Lead by example and actually enjoy being on the floor

Are warm, energetic and the kind of person regulars remember by name

Can hold your own in a spreadsheet as well as behind a pass

Take ownership, back yourself, and bring your team along for the ride

Have experience with Ordermate & OpenTable (handy, but not a dealbreaker)

What we need from you

Minimum 2 years' experience managing a food and beverage venue

Strong FOH knowledge and genuine leadership ability

A beverage background with cocktail bar or structured beverage program exposure

Events experience - planning, coordinating, and delivering

Flexibility to be present during peak periods (because that's when it counts)

What's in it for you

- An above industry pay-check, with performance-based career progression
- A genuine leadership role not just a title
- A team that nurtures talent and actually invests in your growth
- The chance to be part of something exciting in a neighbourhood that has its moment and hasn't yet peaked
- And yes - you can park. You're in the suburbs now.

Part Time candidates will be considered (min 30hr a week)

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