The Dunes Ocean Grove seeks an enthusiastic, customer-obsessed & self-motivated, Assistant Restaurant Manager.

Are you a front-of-house supervisor, duty manager, or Assistant manager and looking for your next challenge? We are looking for someone to come and work alongside our Restaurant Manager and develop for a smooth transition into the Restaurant manager role next year as they move into another role within the company.

Are you looking for a change from City life? Want to spend your days by the Sea, the Bellarine Peninsula offers countless beaches, wineries and other attractions, major retailers, hospitals, schools, and sporting facilities less than 25 minutes from Geelong or just an hour up the freeway to Melbourne.

Set over the water's edge, The Dunes Ocean Grove is a local favourite and tourists alike.

We operate our restaurant daily from 11:30 a.m. for Lunch and Dinner, with Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Our Takeaway kiosk is open from 6:30 am every day.

It's not often positions come along with so many ticks in the right boxes;

Why The Dunes Ocean Grove?

We are a growing hospitality group. We operate The Heads, Barwon Heads & The Dunes Ocean Grove and are always searching for our next opportunity. We need people like you on the ground to help us build on that success.

• Working with our Restaurant Manager to develop and set you up for success
• Competitive Salary Package and plenty of other Staff Perks
• Stunning Location at Ocean Grove Main Beach
• Work with like-minded Industry Professionals
• Opportunity for Professional Development within a growing Hospitality Group
• Free on-site parking
• Build, develop, and lead a professional team
• 3 Major events staff events per year
• 50% of all Sea Change Hospitality venues (At The Heads & The Dunes Ocean Grove)
• Did we mention free coffee?
• Pack your wetsuit and go for a swim before or after work.
• Internal and external training and professional development

What will you bring to the venue;

• You're a proven leader with 2+ years of experience as a Restaurant manager or supervisor and wanting your next opportunity.
• Experience in developing and executing operational procedures
• Proven stable employment history with a strong understanding of front-of-house financials and KPIs
• A willing attitude to help build and implement quality and consistency across the business
• Proven ability to manage the best out of your team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A love for food and beverage with an understanding of local suppliers and a focus on current & future trends
• Sense of urgency and strong self-management skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume Restaurant
• Strong customer focus and a genuine passion for the industry

Detailed and ongoing training will be provided to successful applicants.

If this sounds like what you are looking for, please apply with an up-to-date resume, job history, and a brief cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for our team.