Opening Team: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Hunter Street Hospitality; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

25% food & beverage discount

Paid community service leave

Group-wide mobility

Best-in-class training

Job summary

Hunter Street Hospitality is building the opening team for Shokunin, our newest Japanese dining destination at Hamer Hall, Melbourne. We’re seeking experienced hospitality professionals who share a passion for craft, service excellence and teamwork.

The role focuses on Assistant Restaurant Managers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help make Shokunin one of Melbourne’s must-dine destinations. Sommeliers with wine knowledge and sake knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality restaurants, bars or premium hospitality environments will be highly regarded.
• Sommelier team: strong wine knowledge; sake knowledge or qualifications highly regarded.
• Opening-team mindset: thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in craft.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing opening team for Shokunin from day one.
• Lead and motivate a high-energy hospitality team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish culture, standards and guest experience at Shokunin.
• Support the sommelier team and service leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Leadership

Team management

Guest service

Tools

Wine knowledge

Job description

Hunter Street Hospitality is building the opening team for Shokunin, our newest Japanese dining destination at Hamer Hall, Melbourne. We’re seeking experienced hospitality professionals who share a passion for craft, service excellence and teamwork.

The role focuses on Assistant Restaurant Managers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help make Shokunin one of Melbourne’s must-dine destinations. Sommeliers with wine knowledge and sake knowledge are highly valued.