Restaurant Manager | Maison Bâtard

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maison Bâtard in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and elevate guest experiences at a premium, à-la-carte venue in the heart of the city.

You will coach Supervisors and Assistant Managers, drive training programs, and partner with senior management on operational and financial tasks to ensure seamless service and strong performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a premium à-la-carte venue.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop front-of-house teams.
• Proven ability to manage stock, scheduling and service flow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service at all times.
• Coach and mentor FOH staff, Supervisors & Assistant Managers.
• Drive training and development programs across the team.
• Assist senior management with operational and financial tasks.
• Manage people, performance and compliance processes.

Skills

Leadership in hospitality

Guest service excellence

Team coaching & development

FOH operations

Time & attendance systems

Tools

POS systems

Stock management software

Job description

About Maison Bâtard

Maison Bâtard is a celebration of modern French culture, uniquely imagined for Melbourne. Housed in a meticulously restored heritage building at 23 Bourke Street, this four-level venue features a showpiece restaurant, a late-night supper club in the basement, and an elegant rooftop terrace — delivering immersive French-accented dining and memorable guest experiences.

About Lucas Collective

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is a founder-owned hospitality group led by restaurateur Chris Lucas. The collective is home to some of Australia’s most iconic dining, bar, and event destinations, including Chin Chin, Society, Grill Americano, Yakimono, Hawker Hall, Kisume and more.

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the team at Maison Bâtard. This is your chance to shape exceptional guest experiences, develop a talented team, and be part of a dynamic, high-profile venue in Melbourne’s CBD.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of exceptional guest service at all times
• Coach and mentor FOH staff, Supervisors & Assistant Managers
• Drive training & development programs across the team
• Assist senior management with operational and financial tasks
• Manage people, performance, and compliance processes

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a premium a-la-carte venue
• Strong leadership with a focus on team engagement
• Exceptional service skills and guest focus
• Highly adaptable, able to perform under pressure
• Strong organisational, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with Time & Attendance and stock management systems

Working with Lucas Collective

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.