Pre-Opening Assistant Manager: Lead Service & Events

Swift hospitality Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift hospitality Pty Ltd – Williamstown VIC is opening soon as a chef-led restaurant, wine bar and celebration venue in a heritage building on Williamstown’s waterfront. You will work closely with the Chef and Director on pre-opening systems, induction and team training.

Lead floor operations and maintain attentive, personalised service during every shift, while coordinating with kitchen, bar and events teams to ensure smooth service and strong guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or strong Team Leader in a quality restaurant or hotel environment.
• Friendly and approachable, with the polish, attention to detail and calm leadership expected in a quality dining environment.
• Sound food and beverage knowledge, including menu presentation, wine and cocktails, together with experience in reservations, POS systems and basic financial controls.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Current Victorian RSA certificate and availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A genuine interest in wine, hospitality and private events, with the confidence to deliver friendly yet polished service.

Responsibilities

• Lead floor operations and maintain attentive, personalised service during every shift.
• Manage reservations, table allocation, guest preferences and service recovery with sound judgement.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen, bar and events teams to ensure smooth, well‑paced service.
• Assist with rosters, opening and closing procedures, cash handling, POS controls, stock management and daily reporting.
• Develop strong knowledge of the food menu, wine, cocktails and wider beverage offering, and guide guests and the team with confident recommendations.
• Support private dining, celebrations and event execution, including room set‑up, run sheets and guest contact.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Swift hospitality Pty Ltd – Williamstown VIC

Bungalow 147 by the Bay (www.bungalow147.com.au ) is an opening-soon, chef-led restaurant, wine bar and celebration venue in a heritage building on Williamstown’s waterfront. The concept brings together premium Australian produce, Indian flavours and polished, warm hospitality.

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to help establish the service culture and lead day-to-day operations across the restaurant, wine bar, private dining and events. As a compact independent venue, this is a broad and visible role with a genuine pathway to progress into Restaurant Manager as the business grows.

The role

Work closely with the Chef and Director on pre-opening systems, induction and team training.

Lead floor operations and maintain attentive, personalised service during every shift.

Brief, coach and motivate the front-of-house team, setting clear standards and following up consistently.

Manage reservations, table allocation, guest preferences and service recovery with sound judgement.

Coordinate closely with the kitchen, bar and events teams to ensure smooth, well-paced service.

Assist with rosters, opening and closing procedures, cash handling, POS controls, stock management and daily reporting.

Develop strong knowledge of the food menu, wine, cocktails and wider beverage offering, and guide guests and the team with confident recommendations.

Support private dining, celebrations and event execution, including room set-up, run sheets and guest contact.

Maintain presentation, hygiene, RSA, workplace safety and responsible service standards.

About you

Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or strong Team Leader in a quality restaurant or hotel environment.

Friendly and approachable, with the polish, attention to detail and calm leadership expected in a quality dining environment.

Sound food and beverage knowledge, including menu presentation, wine and cocktails, together with experience in

reservations, POS systems and basic financial controls.

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Current Victorian RSA certificate and availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

A genuine interest in wine, hospitality and private events, with the confidence to deliver friendly yet polished service.

What we offer

The opportunity to help shape a new destination restaurant from the opening stage.

A welcoming, respectful and collaborative working atmosphere focused on quality, development and mutual support.

A clear opportunity to progress into the Restaurant Manager role as the venue develops and performance is demonstrated.

A balanced roster supporting work-life balance, with competitive remuneration based on experience.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience, availability and why you would like to join Bungalow 147 by the Bay. Applications will be treated confidentially.

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