Assistant Manager, Premium Restaurant | Growth & Training

Lucas Restaurants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Collective’s Noẽma on Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, seeks an exceptional Assistant Manager to lead guest experiences and team performance.

You’ll shape culture, coach high-performing staff, and ensure smooth operations across compliance, rostering and stock, in a premium à la carte setting.

Open to candidates with hospitality management training, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a track record of delivering memorable service in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a premium à la carte restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, labour, rostering, and stock management systems.
• Track record in coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Restaurant opening experience is valued but not required.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• A qualification in Hospitality or Management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing service team.
• Maintain operational standards across compliance, rostering, and inventory.
• Drive guest experiences and theatre of dining.
• Collaborate with leaders to shape culture and training.

Skills

Management experience

Operations knowledge

Team development

Guest experience

Communication

Organisation

Education

Hospitality or related discipline

Job description

Lucas Collective’s Noẽma on Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, seeks an exceptional Assistant Manager to lead guest experiences and team performance.

You’ll shape culture, coach high-performing staff, and ensure smooth operations across compliance, rostering and stock, in a premium à la carte setting.

Open to candidates with hospitality management training, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a track record of delivering memorable service in fast-paced environments.