Assistant Restaurant Manager - Elevate Guest Experience

Lucas Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maison Bâtard in Melbourne's CBD, part of Lucas Collective, seeks an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead frontline teams and deliver memorable guest experiences across a premium dining environment. You will mentor FOH staff and partner with senior management on daily operations.

You will drive training programs, manage performance, and uphold service standards while coordinating with stock and attendance systems to ensure smooth service and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in premium a-la-carte venues.
• Strong guest-service focus and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and team engagement abilities.
• Experience with attendance/time-tracking and stock management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service and lead FOH teams.
• Coach and mentor Supervisors & Assistant Managers.
• Drive training and development across the team.
• Assist senior management with operational and financial tasks.
• Manage people, performance, and compliance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Time & Attendance

Stock management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Maison Bâtard in Melbourne's CBD, part of Lucas Collective, seeks an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead frontline teams and deliver memorable guest experiences across a premium dining environment. You will mentor FOH staff and partner with senior management on daily operations.

You will drive training programs, manage performance, and uphold service standards while coordinating with stock and attendance systems to ensure smooth service and financial performance.