Assistant Manager | Tombo Den

The Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts across Lucas 

Career progression

Competitive salary

Tips

Job summary

The Lucas Collective is a leading hospitality group in Australia, home to iconic venues including Tombo Den on Chapel Street. We are seeking an Assistant Manager or Supervisor for Tombo Den to lead a la carte service, uphold exceptional guest experience, and drive crew engagement across busy service periods.

Join a high-energy team at Tombo Den, where leadership and staff development are prioritized, with rotating rosters, and a culture of respect and opportunity within Lucas venues.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager or Supervisor in an a-la-carte restaurant.
• Exemplary leadership with a strong focus on the crew experience.
• Exceptional service skills and guest focused attitude.
• Experience using OpenTable (booking system) or similar.
• Experience using a time & attendance system (e.g., Deputy) or similar.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

OpenTable

Deputy

Job description

• High energy Japanese-inspired eating house
• Generous staff discounts across all Lucas Venues

• Career progression, competitive salary, tips
• High energy Japanese-inspired eating house
• Generous staff discounts across all Lucas Venues

About Tombo Den

Tombo Den is a moody, two-level homage to late-night Tokyo, set in the buzzing and eclectic heart of Chapel Street, Windsor. Helmed by Head Chef Dan Chan, the restaurant and sake bar’s offering of small plates delivers a playful, yet considered nod to the Japanese street food classics, with a centrepiece sushi counter and plenty of hero produce cooked over coals.

About Lucas Collective

Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in an a-la-carte restaurant
• Exemplary leadership with a strong focus on the crew experience
• Exceptional service skills and guest focused
• Strong understanding of management and restaurant compliance practices
• Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressured service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Experience using booking system OpenTable or similar
• Experience using a time & attendance system, Deputy or similar
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Available and willing to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

Working with Lucas Collective

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.