Opening-Ready Restaurant Managers & Supervisors

Lucas Collective; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Collective in Melbourne is seeking exceptional hospitality leaders to join our opening teams for Noẽma and Wishbone, two brand-new concepts delivering bold flavours in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Join a group building from day one and help bring them to life.

Lead culture and coach high-performing teams to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities for development across a growing collection of venues.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a quality 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams and shape culture across opening venues.
• Ensure compliance, rostering, labour, and stock management across operations.
• Develop, coach and inspire staff to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Adapt to fast-paced environments and manage shifts effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Coaching & development

Guest experience

Communication

Time management

RSA certificate

Flexibility

Education

Hospitality management qualification

Job description

Lucas Collective in Melbourne is seeking exceptional hospitality leaders to join our opening teams for Noẽma and Wishbone, two brand-new concepts delivering bold flavours in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Join a group building from day one and help bring them to life.

Lead culture and coach high-performing teams to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities for development across a growing collection of venues.