Assistant Restaurant Manager

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

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking an Assistant Manager for Hawker Hall in Windsor to provide hands-on front-of-house leadership, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences. You will work with a fast-paced team across opening/closing shifts, weekends and public holidays, while upholding hospitality standards.

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will lead and develop staff, manage guest expectations, and ensure compliance with operational practices and RSA requirements in a

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Track record in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional service skills and guest focus.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant compliance and operational practices.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organisational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Time & Attendance and stock management systems.
• Available to work weekends, public holidays, and opening/closing shifts.
• Valid RSA certificate.
• Hospitality, Management, or related qualification desired but not essential.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Guest experience

Compliance knowledge

Pressure handling

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Hospitality/Management qualification

Tools

Time & Attendance systems

Stock management systems

Job description

About Hawker Hall

Hawker Hall is a vibrant food and beer hall in Windsor, inspired by the bustling Hawker Centres of Singapore and Malaysia. Known for its energetic atmosphere and exceptional guest experiences, Hawker Hall is a destination where great food, drinks, and service come together.

About Lucas Collective

Previously Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is a proudly founder-led independent hospitality group, home to Australia’s most loved and acclaimed restaurants, bars, and event venues - including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Kisume, Tombo Den, Yakimono, and more.

About the Role

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the Assistant Manager will provide hands‑on support across the front of house, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, exceptional guest experiences, and strong team development.

The Ideal Candidate must have:

• Proven management experience in a fast-paced restaurant
• Track record in leading and developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional service skills and guest focus
• Strong knowledge of restaurant compliance and operational practices
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Excellent organisational, time management, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with Time & Attendance and stock management systems
• Available to work weekends, public holidays, and opening/closing shifts
• Valid RSA certificate
• Hospitality, Management, or related qualification desired but not essential

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‑floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career‑changing opportunities.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visitwww.lucascollective.com.