Assistant Restaurant Manager — Growth, Training & Perks

The Pancake Parlour; City of Maribyrnong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career Progression

Free food & beverages

Full salary from day one

Work-life balance with limited weekend

Job summary

The Pancake Parlour at Highpoint in Melbourne, VIC, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead our busy Highpoint restaurant. This hands-on role supports the Restaurant Manager with rostering, training, budgeting, and local promotions while ensuring food safety and delivering memorable guest experiences.

The successful candidate will be a natural leader, customer-focused, organized, and eager to develop within a growing company, with industry-leading training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality; assistant management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Natural people person who mentors a team.
• Customer-focused with a passion for great guest experiences.
• Hands-on leadership; willing to pitch in across service and operations.
• Organized and efficient in a busy restaurant environment.
• Growth mindset with a desire to progress within a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver excellent service in a fun atmosphere.
• Assist with rostering, ordering supplies, and health/safety standards.
• Ensure every guest has a memorable dining experience and strong guest relations.
• Train new team members and support ongoing staff development.
• Assist with stock control, budgeting, and sales tracking.
• Contribute to local marketing and promotions to drive sales.
• Maintain safety, health, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Budgeting

Marketing

Compliance

Organizational skills

Growth mindset

Job description

The Pancake Parlour at Highpoint in Melbourne, VIC, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead our busy Highpoint restaurant. This hands-on role supports the Restaurant Manager with rostering, training, budgeting, and local promotions while ensuring food safety and delivering memorable guest experiences.

The successful candidate will be a natural leader, customer-focused, organized, and eager to develop within a growing company, with industry-leading training provided.