Assistant Restaurant Manager

Astoria Bar Ké Grill; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astoria Bar Ké Grill in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to help run the day-to-day operations, lead a small team, and ensure welcoming, efficient service during our peak summer period.

You will oversee opening/closing, reservations, wine list management, guest wine recommendations, and coordination with kitchen and FOH to keep service smooth, while upholding health and safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant hospitality, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Organised, approachable and confident supporting a small team.
• Genuine interest in wine; WSET Level 3 is a plus.
• Calm, practical and guest-focused during busy service.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily operations including opening/closing, reservations and service.
• Motivate and guide the team during busy shifts.
• Manage the wine list: stock checks, ordering and updating listings.
• Assist guests with wine selections and enhance staff wine knowledge.
• Maintain high standards of guest service, cleanliness and health & safety.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure smooth service.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Stock management

Formation

WSET Level 3

Description du poste

We’re looking for a hands‑on Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of our restaurant. You’ll help lead a small team and deliver welcoming, efficient service, particularly during our busy summer months.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations, including opening and closing, reservations and service.

Help organise, motivate and guide the team during busy shifts.

Manage the wine list, including stock checks, ordering and keeping listings up to date.

Help guests choose wines and support the team’s wine knowledge.

Maintain high standards of guest service, cleanliness and health and safety.

Coordinate with the kitchen and front‑of‑house team to keep service running smoothly.

About you

You have restaurant or hospitality experience, ideally in a supervisory role.

You’re organised, approachable and confident supporting a small team.

You have a genuine interest in wine; WSET Level 3 is a plus.

You stay calm, practical and guest-focused during busy service.