Assistant Restaurant Manager

About the role

Eureka 89 is an events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne, hosting corporate lunches, dinners, cocktail parties, media launches, private celebrations and weddings, as well as a chef's tasting dining room open to the public. Journey Beyond, an experiential tourism group, is looking for an energetic, guest-focused Assistant Restaurant Manager to join its leadership team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role works closely with the Operations Manager and is full-time and hands-on.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the floor during service and set the standard for premium hospitality
• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team and foster a positive workplace culture
• Partner with the Operations Manager to drive venue performance, operational excellence and efficiencies
• Collaborate with kitchen, events and sales teams to deliver seamless dining and event experiences
• Own day-to-day operations, ensuring service standards, compliance and venue presentation

Required profile

• Previous management or leadership experience in a premium restaurant, dining or events environment
• Demonstrated success leading and developing guest-centric teams
• Current RSA certificate, First Aid and CPR qualifications, and Safe Food Handling certification (or willingness to obtain it)
• Rotating roster availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Required skills

• Understanding of hospitality operations, including labour management, stock control and compliance
• Experience using reservation and venue management systems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What we offer

• Salary of AUD 75,000 to 80,000
• Discounts on Journey Beyond travel, experiences and merchandise
• Study assistance policy, parental leave and purchased leave
• Career progression, transfers and secondments, and an Employee Assistance Program

A pre-employment medical and National Police check may be required. Applications are reviewed as they are received.