We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager experienced in high-end dining to lead the team at Chancery Lane.

Chancery Lane is a contemporary European bistro in the beautiful Normanby Chambers heritage building on Little Collins St, paying homage to a bygone era with its opulent interiors and elevated bistro fare.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced an Assistant Manager looking to make a decisive career move. We are looking for a passionate professional who wants to join this incredible team and provide exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will

Have at least 3+ years previous management experience

Be career driven with a real passion for the hospitality industry

Show a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude

Always maintain exceptional presentation and grooming

Have a great eye for detail and design

Understand what it is to go ‘the extra mile’ for the guest

Be passionate about team training and development

Have a genuine interest in food, premium hospitality and service

Be able to work a flexible roster including weekends, and some public holidays (We are closed Sundays)

Have extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry (Melbourne knowledge and experience is a bonus)

Have strong communication and organisational skills and experience in managing and leading a motivated and driven team

Have a strong financial acumen relevant to labour and cost control – meeting budgets and targets will be vital to succeed in this role

Be able to make a significant contribution to the success of the brand

Oversee our 80 seat a la carte restaurant, 40 seat private dining room and 15 seat bar

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

Managing the front of house team

Training and mentoring your team to foster their personal development and career progression

Ensuring a successful, profitable and consistent operation of the restaurant and bar

Establishing relationships with both front of house and back of house team

Restaurant administrative and reporting functions

What we can offer you is:

The chance to be part of a vibrant restaurant group, with dining privileges

A very professional working environment alongside some high-profile industry leaders

An environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded

A growing business with significant career opportunities for ambitious, career-minded people

A friendly and supportive environment within a larger community

A work-life balance

In this exciting role, you will also have the opportunity to work under the direction of our owner, talented and highly respected Chef, Scott Pickett.

Please apply if you want to join a genuine hard-working team where your efforts will be acknowledged and rewarded. Please apply via Seek with your CV & Cover Letter/ or email [email protected]

About the Scott Pickett Group:

The Scott Pickett Group is one of Melbourne’s most talked about and respected hospitality groups, helmed by Chef Restaurateur Scott Pickett. Our award-winning Melbourne restaurants include Chancery Lane, Longrain, Longsong, Matilda, Estelle, Smith St Bistrot and Audrey’s at The Continental Sorrento.

The Scott Pickett Group brand:

The success of the Scott Pickett Group has always been based on the quality of its people.

Our values:

Generous

Respectful

Bold

Grounded

Creative

Inclusive