Assistant Restaurant Manager | Noẽma

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Noẽma, Melbourne's expected new contemporary Mediterranean venue, is seeking an exceptional hospitality leader to join the opening team.

You will help shape the culture, lead high-performing teams and deliver memorable guest experiences in a vibrant CBD restaurant from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in premium dining environments.
• Ability to implement compliant, efficient operating practices.
• Proven track record in developing and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening team and shape culture for Noẽma's launch.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.
• Oversee compliance, labour, rostering, and stock management in daily operations.

Skills

Management experience

Operational knowledge

Coaching teams

Guest experience

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Time management

RSA certificate

Hospitality qualification

Education

Hospitality/Management degree

Tools

Rostering systems

Attendance systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

ONE OF MELBOURNE’S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANTS IS COMING THIS NOVEMBER.

Noẽma is the latest concept from Lucas Collective, bringing a fresh take on contemporary Mediterranean dining to Melbourne’s CBD.

Inspired by modern Greek cuisine, the menu will celebrate exceptional produce, bold flavours and the theatre of Josper-grilled cooking, all within a striking new venue spanning a main dining room, intimate basement and private dining spaces.

Noẽma is a restaurant being created from the ground up, and this is a rare opportunity to join from the very beginning - helping shape the team, culture and guest experience that will define Noẽma from day one.

About Lucas Collective

Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for exceptional hospitality leaders to join our opening team. Play a key role in shaping the culture, leading high-performing teams and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

What you’ll bring:

• Management experience in a premium à la carte restaurant.
• Strong operational knowledge across compliance, labour, rostering, time and attendance, stock and inventory management systems.
• A passion for developing, coaching, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Restaurant opening experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and opening or closing shifts.
• A current RSA certificate.
• A qualification in Hospitality, Management, or a related discipline is advantageous.

Why Lucas Collective?

For more than 30 years, Lucas Collective has played a significant role in shaping Australia’s hospitality landscape, developing restaurants that challenge convention, establish new benchmarks and become destinations in their own right. Our venues have earned top Australian hospitality awards, including Maison Bâtard being named Australia’s Best New Restaurant in 2025, along with international recognition for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.

• Genuine career progression across our growing collection of venues
• Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
• Lucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs
• Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
• Generous dining discounts across our venues
• A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or build a long-term future in hospitality, Lucas Collective gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the industry, across some of Australia’s most celebrated venues.