Front-of-House Leader: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Optura; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Wave BBQ in Albert Park is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team. You’ll work alongside the Restaurant Manager, oversee service, handle bookings, and ensure guests enjoy outstanding experiences on the floor.

You’ll train and coach supervisors, assist with rostering and stock control, manage cash reconciliation, and maintain RSA, food safety, and workplace standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager, Duty Manager or strong supervisor in hospitality.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Hands-on approach and readiness to help on floor.
• Clear communication and ability to support the team under pressure.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
• Current Victorian RSA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house shifts and keep service organised.
• Manage bookings, walk-ins, wait times; resolve guest concerns.
• Train, coach and support supervisors and team members.
• Assist with rostering, shift coverage and labour costs.
• Complete cash reconciliation, banking preparation and daily reporting.
• Support ordering, deliveries and stocktakes.
• Work with kitchen to build product knowledge.
• Maintain RSA, food safety, cleanliness and workplace safety standards.

Skills

FOH leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team coaching

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

Victorian RSA certificate

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

Stock reporting

Job description

Third Wave BBQ in Albert Park is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team. You’ll work alongside the Restaurant Manager, oversee service, handle bookings, and ensure guests enjoy outstanding experiences on the floor.

You’ll train and coach supervisors, assist with rostering and stock control, manage cash reconciliation, and maintain RSA, food safety, and workplace standards.