Assistant Restaurant Manager | Eureka 89

Hospitality & Guest Experience; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond旅行

Competitive salary and positive work环境

Study Assistance Policy

Career progression opportunities

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandis

Job summary

Journey Beyond in Melbourne invites an energetic Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations at Eureka 89. You’ll partner with the Operations Manager to deliver premium dining and events, coaching staff and maintaining exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced venue.

Experience in premium hospitality, strong leadership and RSA, First Aid/CPR, and food safety certifications are required. A rotating roster including evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Premium restaurant/dining/events leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead front-of-house teams.
• Strong operational knowledge and labour management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor during service, delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team with a positive culture.
• Partner with Operations Manager to drive venue performance and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with kitchen, events and sales teams to ensure seamless experiences.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring service standards and venue presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Operations

Labour management

Stock control

Compliance

Team coaching

Education

RSA Certificate

First Aid & CPR

Safe Food Handling

Tools

Reservations system

Venue management software

Job description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef’s tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About The Role

We're seeking an energetic, guest-focused Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help deliver exceptional events and dining experiences in a premium hospitality environment. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the venue, leading front-of-house teams, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring every guest experience is memorable.

This is a full-time, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, driving performance, and creating a positive team culture.

Unfortunately, the business is not able to provide any sponsorships at this time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the floor during service, creating exceptional guest experiences and setting the standard for premium hospitality
• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture
• Partner with the Operations Manager to drive venue performance, operational excellence and efficiencies
• Collaborate with kitchen, events and sales teams to deliver seamless and memorable dining and event experiences
• Take ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring impeccable service standards, compliance and venue presentation

About You

You are a passionate hospitality professional who leads from the front and enjoys creating exceptional experiences for both guests and team members. You bring strong operational knowledge, a collaborative leadership style and a genuine enthusiasm for premium food, beverage and events.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous management or leadership experience within a premium restaurant, dining or events environment
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing, guest-centric teams
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, including labour management, stock control and compliance
• A current RSA Certificate
• First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Safe Food Handling certification (or willing to obtain one)
• Experience using reservation and venue management systems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Applications close at 11:59 pm, Sunday 30th August 2026.

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise