Assistant Manager - Premium Dining Experience

The Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training programs

Dining discounts across venues

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Noẽma, the new concept from The Lucas Collective, opens in Melbourne's CBD this November. We are seeking an Assistant Manager to shape culture, lead high-performing teams and deliver memorable guest experiences in a premium dining environment.

Join a renowned hospitality group with a history of award-winning venues and industry-leading training. Be part of a collaborative team that values excellence, flexibility, and growth across multiple venues.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a premium à la carte restaurant.
• Strong operational knowledge across compliance, labour, rostering, time and attendance, stock and inventory management systems.
• A passion for developing, coaching, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Restaurant opening experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and opening or closing shifts.
• A qualification in Hospitality, Management, or a related discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead culture and guest experiences at Noẽma Melbourne CBD.
• Develop and coach high-performing teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance and efficient rostering, stock management and operations.

Skills

Management experience

Operational knowledge

Coaching and team development

Guest experience

Communication

Time management

Opening-experience helpful

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

Hospitality/Management qualification advantageous

Job description

Noẽma, the new concept from The Lucas Collective, opens in Melbourne's CBD this November. We are seeking an Assistant Manager to shape culture, lead high-performing teams and deliver memorable guest experiences in a premium dining environment.

Join a renowned hospitality group with a history of award-winning venues and industry-leading training. Be part of a collaborative team that values excellence, flexibility, and growth across multiple venues.