Assistant Restaurant Manager

Private Advertiser; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Bonus

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Australia’s Victoria region to lead shifts, coach a fast‑paced team, and ensure every guest leaves with an exceptional experience. This hands‑on role combines people management with daily operations to keep service running smoothly and safely.

You will nurture a high‑energy workplace, maintain high standards, and contribute to a positive culture where staff feel supported and motivated.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a restaurant, café or fast‑paced hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for people and hospitality.
• A hands‑on approach and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• A positive mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and creating a positive, high‑energy environment.
• Supporting, coaching and developing your team to be their best.
• Making sure every guest leaves with a great experience and a reason to come back.
• Keeping day‑to‑day operations running smoothly during busy services.
• Maintaining high standards across food safety, cleanliness and compliance.
• Building a strong team culture where people feel supported, valued and motivated.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality passion

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Love hospitality? Love leading a team? Looking for a role where you can actually enjoy coming to work?

We're on the hunt for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who brings great energy, leads by example and knows how to create an awesome experience for both guests and team members.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be right in the mix, supporting your team, looking after guests and helping the restaurant perform at its best.

What you'll be doing

Leading shifts and creating a positive, high‑energy environment.

Supporting, coaching and developing your team to be their best.

Making sure every guest leaves with a great experience and a reason to come back.

Keeping day‑to‑day operations running smoothly during busy services.

Maintaining high standards across food safety, cleanliness and compliance.

Building a strong team culture where people feel supported, valued and motivated.

What you'll bring

Experience leading teams in a restaurant, café or fast‑paced hospitality environment.

A genuine passion for people and hospitality.

A hands‑on approach and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

A positive mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Why you'll love it here

$65,000 - $80,000 + Super + Bonus

Real work‑life balance because hospitality shouldn't mean living at work.

Work with a team that knows how to work hard and have a laugh along the way.

Career development and genuine opportunities to grow with the business.

Be part of a restaurant that's connected to its local community and passionate about great food.

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