Job Description
Join one of Melbourne’s most established dining destinations and help lead a high-performing front-of-house team.
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Established leadership team with strong operational support
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Opportunity to work alongside a highly regarded kitchen team
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Exposure to full venue operations and financial performance
Client Profile
This long-standing Melbourne dining destination is recognised as one of the city’s iconic restaurants, known for refined hospitality, exceptional food and a vibrant dining atmosphere. With a highly experienced leadership team and a respected kitchen driving the culinary direction, the venue continues to attract both loyal locals and international guests. The business offers a stable, well-supported environment where hospitality professionals can develop their leadership capability within a respected venue.
Job Description
The Assistant Venue Manager will support the Restaurant Manager and leadership team in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring high service standards and a seamless guest experience. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on the floor, enjoys building rapport with guests and motivating teams, and is confident taking ownership of service periods.
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Lead shifts and support daily restaurant operations
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Maintain exceptional guest service standards and lead the team from the floor
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Assist with recruitment, training and development of front-of-house staff
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Manage rostering, labour performance and shift planning
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Support stock control, cash handling and operational reporting
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Work closely with senior leadership on service standards and venue performance
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Contribute to maintaining strong staff culture, morale and team productivity
The role offers strong exposure to operational and financial performance, including labour management and cost control, providing valuable experience for those looking to continue developing into senior leadership roles.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate brings strong service leadership and a vibrant personality that naturally engages both guests and team members. You are comfortable working autonomously, leading shifts with confidence and maintaining calm, professional service during busy periods.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar style venue or service environment
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Strong leadership presence and ability to motivate teams
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Excellent guest engagement and relationship-building skills
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities
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Confident working autonomously and making operational decisions
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Passion for hospitality and maintaining exceptional service standards
Offer
This is an opportunity to join a respected Melbourne venue with a well-established leadership team and strong operational foundations. The role offers hands-on leadership experience, exposure to financial performance and the chance to work alongside a highly regarded culinary team.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Clinton Hor via clint@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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