Assistant Manager

Schnitz; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnitz in Australia is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager, lead the team during busy periods, and help deliver an exceptional experience for guests and staff. This hands-on role focuses on developing leadership skills, mastering restaurant operations, and building a foundation for future career growth.

You'll thrive if you lead by example, love working with people, and stay calm under pressure. Previous leadership helps, but attitude and teamwork matter most.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience; capable of guiding a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Energetic, coachable and able to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise restaurant team.
• Support the Restaurant Manager in daily operations.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Coach and develop team members for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Coaching

Decision making

Positive attitude

Job description

Own it While it’s Hot

Every job promises good culture and opportunity. But here, they’re real and yours for the taking.

We’ve been serving up golden-crumbed, pan-fried schnitzels since 2007, using a traditional Polish family recipe. Yup, we’ve sure grown in that time - from a small family business into a nationwide franchise! But the passion and care we put into crafting each schnitzel hasn’t changed, even if the wallpaper has. If good food, good people and good service matter to you, you owe it to yourself to give it a crack at our place.

Assistant Manager

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? As an Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting your Restaurant Manager, leading the team, and helping deliver an exceptional experience for both customers and team members.

This is a hands-on role where you'll develop your leadership skills, learn the ins and outs of restaurant operations, and build the foundations for future career growth.

What We're Looking For

Previous leadership experience is a bonus, but attitude is what matters most. We're looking for someone who leads by example, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You'll thrive at Schnitz if you:

• Love food and delivering great customer service
• Take pride in your work and support your team to succeed
• Are confident leading shifts and making decisions when it counts
• Enjoy coaching and developing team members
• Bring energy, positivity and a team-first mindset every day

The Good Stuff!

There's more to Schnitz than seriously good food. Our people tell us three things stand out:

Great People

Work with a team that genuinely supports one another. We're more than co-workers – we’re a team.

Real Career Growth

Many of our Restaurant Managers started as Assistant Managers. We'll give you the training, support and opportunities to keep growing.

A Winning Culture

We work hard, care about what we do and celebrate success together. Every role matters and every contribution counts.

Schnitz is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace environment. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds - not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other people of colour, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and those with a disability.