Restaurant Assistant Manager

chachingmelbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Career progression

Leadership training

Staff meals

Dining discounts

Team culture

Job summary

ChaChing Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our vibrant, fast-paced Asian fusion restaurant in Melbourne CBD. You will work with the Restaurant Manager and Director to ensure smooth daily operations and an outstanding guest experience.

You will lead the floor during service, coach the FOH team, assist with recruitment, manage bookings, monitor labour costs, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a management or supervisor role within a busy restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading the floor during service with confidence and energy.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving guest concerns professionally.
• Supervising, coaching and motivating the FOH team.
• Assisting with staff recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Maintaining high service standards and ensuring SOPs are followed.
• Managing bookings and table allocations to maximise revenue.
• Monitoring labour costs and productivity.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and inventory.
• Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and workplace compliance.
• Helping drive sales through upselling and team motivation.

Tools

SevenRooms

OpenTable

Job description

# Restaurant Assistant ManagerCha Ching MelbourneHospitality & EventsPosted 11 days ago · Apply by 19 October 2026 at 12:46 pm## DescriptionChaChing is a vibrant, fast-paced Asian fusion restaurant located in Melbourne CBD. Known for our bold flavours, energetic atmosphere, creative cocktails and exceptional guest experience, we're looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager who is passionate about hospitality and ready to grow with our expanding restaurant group.This is more than just a management role. We're looking for someone who leads by example, thrives under pressure, develops great teams and takes pride in running a busy, successful restaurant.About the RoleAs Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Director to ensure smooth daily operations while delivering an outstanding guest experience.Your responsibilities will include:Leading the floor during service with confidence and energyDelivering exceptional customer service and resolving guest concerns professionallySupervising, coaching and motivating the FOH teamAssisting with staff recruitment, onboarding and trainingMaintaining high service standards and ensuring SOPs are followedManaging bookings and table allocations to maximise revenueMonitoring labour costs and productivityAssisting with stock control, ordering and inventoryEnsuring food safety, cleanliness and workplace complianceWorking closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth communication during serviceHelping drive sales through upselling and team motivationSupporting the Restaurant Manager in achieving business KPIsWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 2 years' experience in a management or supervisor role within a busy restaurantStrong leadership and communication skillsPositive attitude with a hands-on approachAbility to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organisational and time management skillsPassion for delivering memorable guest experiencesStrong understanding of restaurant operations and financial performanceCurrent RSA certificateFull Australian working rightsBonus If You HaveExperience with SevenRooms or OpenTableWine, cocktail or spirits knowledgeExperience in premium casual or modern Asian restaurantsFirst Aid CertificateWhat We OfferCompetitive salary packagePerformance bonus opportunitiesCareer progression within a growing hospitality groupOngoing leadership and management trainingStaff meals and dining discountsSupportive, professional and ambitious team cultureOpportunity to grow into a Restaurant Manager positionWhy Join ChaChing?At ChaChing, we don't just hire staff—we develop future leaders. If you're passionate about hospitality, love leading people, and want to build a long-term career with an ambitious restaurant group, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and become part of one of Melbourne's most exciting hospitality teams.## Application questions1. All applications must have short video. Quick intro, and why would you want to work for ChaChing.