Blackman’s Brewery is proud to be 100% independent and family owned. At Blackman’s, our philosophy is this: we love good beer. It’s really that simple. We make our beers with the best quality ingredients we can get our hands on, give them the right amount of time in tank, and don’t rush them to meet deadlines.

We take pride in our achievements and were recognised on the world stage as nominees for Australian Small Champion Brewery for 2024 and 2025 at the Australian International Beer Awards. We were also awarded finalists in the 2022 VTIC Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries category, awarded Employer of Choice in the Geelong Business Excellence Awards in 2024, and picked up the trophy for champion Porter/Stout at the 2023 AIBAs.

We have the best corner patch in central Ocean Grove for a beer and burger in the sunshine and we're looking for an experienced venue management superstar to lead our Ocean Grove team of legends and execute events to help us spread the good beer word.

We don’t just want you to work here; we want you to thrive here. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Work in a place you are passionate and proud to work for, and one you want to have a beer in.

• Excellent Salary Package.

• Blackman's Beer Club benefits! Choose from a monthly venue voucher or a case of our award-winning beers each month including exclusive Blackman’s Beer Club beers.

• Merch and retail discounts aplenty.

• A positive and dynamic working setting, with both guidance and support, but importantly wriggle room for you to make your own mark. Bring your ideas and make them happen.



We want you feel like part of the Blackman family - a family that brews beer!

• Helping to grow a family business who happen to make the BEST beer on the Surf Coast!

Here are the primary responsibilities of the role:

• Lead by example from the front, being ‘hands on’ in all areas of the venue.

• Set the example on how things should be done in both a professional and friendly style.

• Be responsible for all aspects of running the venue; work with the Operations Manager and Chefs to ensure smooth running of the venue including managing emails, upholding Blackman’s standards, stocktake and ordering.

• Plan and create events, especially over winter, to utilise the space.

• Ensure a fun, relaxed and beer focused environment for our beloved customers to enjoy beer and food whilst promoting Blackman’s Brewery values.

• Motivate and lead staff, creating a professional yet fun workplace environment.

• Leading weekly team meetings and delivering weekly financial and operational reports.

• Create training programs and help refine systems and procedures.

• Ensure standards are maintained and generally run a clean and safe venue.





• Responsible for tills and safe and accurate reconciliation.

• Ability to keep a calm head at all times and run the venue; especially during extremely busy periods and over summer.

• Achieve and deliver key performance indicators.

Here are the qualities we’re looking for:

• An energetic, enthusiastic and fun beer-loving legend who loves hospitality and leading a team.

• Outstanding communication skills. You must be able to give and follow instructions carefully, connect with and speak the Blackman's lingo and with a smile. Smiling is very important.

• Flexibility. You must be able to fit well within our team but get on with things on your own.

• Be seriously organised. Organisation is key, you must be able to demonstrate that you can work across a range of projects all at once, in a deliberate manner.

• Commitment to the good beer cause and a love of good beer – we want you to become part of the Blackman’s family.

• Experience across aspects of venue operations including rostering, managing emails, upholding venue standards, creating and executing promotional events, stocktake, ordering and growing the business.

• Proficient in keg and cellar operations.

If you love beer, love providing exceptional hospitality and love life, then we would love to hear from you! Send us your CV and your favourite beer. A cover letter must accompany your application.

Applications close 30th November 2026 and we reserve the right to interview and hire concurrently with this role advertisement live.

Cheers and beers!

📌 Brewery Venue Manager Ocean Grove
🏢 Blackman's Brewery
📍 Ocean Grove