At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to create unforgettable dining experiences and events.
- Company: Join Eureka 89, a stunning venue in Melbourne's iconic Eureka Tower.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous travel discounts, attractive salary, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on team culture and guest satisfaction.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team shaping memorable moments in hospitality.
- Qualifications: Previous leadership experience in premium dining and strong operational knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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About Us
Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef's tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.
About The Role
We're seeking an energetic, guest-focused Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help deliver exceptional events and dining experiences in a premium hospitality environment. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the venue, leading front-of-house teams, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring every guest experience is memorable. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, driving performance, and creating a positive team culture.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the floor during service, creating exceptional guest experiences and setting the standard for premium hospitality.
- Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive and engaging 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 and memorable dining and event experiences.
- Take ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring impeccable service standards, compliance and venue presentation.
About You
You are a passionate hospitality professional who leads from the front and enjoys creating exceptional experiences for both guests and team members. You bring strong operational knowledge, a collaborative leadership style and a genuine enthusiasm for premium food, beverage and events. To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- Previous management or leadership experience within a premium restaurant, dining or events environment.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing, guest-centric teams.
- Strong understanding of hospitality operations, including labour management, stock control and compliance.
- A current RSA Certificate.
- First Aid and CPR qualifications.
- Safe Food Handling certification (or willing to obtain one).
- Experience using reservation and venue management systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.
As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences.
- An attractive salary and positive work environment.
- Study Assistance Policy.
- A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments.
- Employee Referral Policy.
- Parental Leave program.
- Purchased Leave policy.
- Private Health discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise.
Assistant Restaurant Manager | Eureka 89 employer: Journey Beyond
Eureka 89, part of Journey Beyond, offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment where you can thrive as an Assistant Restaurant Manager. Located atop the iconic Eureka Tower in Melbourne, you'll be immersed in a culture that values exceptional guest experiences and employee development, with generous benefits including travel discounts, study assistance, and opportunities for career progression. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable moments in a premium hospitality setting.
