Assistant Manager

Frontline Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A full weekend free every 4 weeks

Health & well-being benefits

Structured leadership development andO

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the flagship venue at Melbourne Central. You’ll work with the Restaurant Manager to drive performance, mentor your team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-energy setting.

You’ll join a growing national operator with strong career progression, a people-first culture, and a hands-on leadership approach from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fast-paced hospitality teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coach and develop staff while maintaining service standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve operational and business goals.
• Drive shifts and set the pace for team performance and customer experience.
• Develop and lead team members, building capability for future growth.
• Create memorable guest experiences that build loyalty and repeat business.
• Maintain quality, cleanliness and presentation to high standards.
• Ensure safety, compliance and operational excellence across shifts.
• Support rostering, labour and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching

Customer service

Problem solving

Team development

Rostering

Job description

• Roster 32.5 hours per week
• Salary $68k FTE + Super
• Lead, inspire and develop your team

Ready for a role where you can grow your career, lead a great team & promote high-positive culture?

This is an opportunity to grow with a business that\'s expanding quickly across Australia, leading their flagship venue at Melbourne Central.

You\'ll join at an exciting stage of growth and be part of the opening team, helping shape culture, develop talent and set the standard from day one.

Whether your goal is to progress into senior operations, multi-site leadership, or broader management opportunities, now is the time when career pathways are growing rapidly within the business.

But growth isn\'t just for the future. From day one, you\'ll play a key role in leading shifts, developing your team and creating the kind of customer experience people come back for.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your impact is seen, felt and valued every single day.

The Perks

• A full weekend free every 4 weeks
• Health & well-being benefits
• Structured leadership development and ongoing support
• A people-first culture where your contribution is recognised
• Clear career pathways across a rapidly growing national business
• The stability of an established operator combined with the excitement of a growing brand
• Long-term opportunities to progress into senior and multi-site leadership roles
• Forget about the costs of fuel and parking, easily accessible by PT
• Staffies for everyone, every shift

What you\'ll be doing

As Assistant Manager, you\'ll work closely with the Manager to lead by example, support your team through busy service periods and help drive strong operational results while maintaining high standards across the restaurant creating an environment where both customers and team members thrive.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and bringing great energy to their work.

• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve operational and business goals
• Drive shifts and set the pace for team performance and customer experience
• Develop and lead team members, building capability for future growth
• Create memorable guest experiences that build loyalty and repeat business
• Maintain quality & high standards across food quality, cleanliness and presentation
• Ensure safety, compliance and operational excellence across every shift
• Support key business functions including rostering, labour and inventory management

You\'ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have leadership experience within QSR, pub / casual dining or another fast-paced customer-focused environment
• Enjoy coaching and developing others
• Lead from the front and aren\'t afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Stay calm and focused during busy periods
• Have strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Bring a positive attitude and genuine passion for customer service
• Are flexible to work a rotating roster based on business needs

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to come on board. You\'ll be joining a growing organisation backed by a successful international hospitality group, giving you the best of both worlds: the energy and opportunity of a growing brand, combined with the support and stability of an established operator.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences. However, applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this position.