Founded in Melbourne in 2011, The San Telmo Group operates six unique hospitality venues: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata, and our newest venue, San Telmo Brisbane.
We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest heavily in recruitment, training, career development and internal promotion, creating genuine long-term opportunities for our team. One of our current Directors started with the Group as a Kitchen Hand - this is a reflection of the opportunities available to those who want to grow with us.
About the Role
Join Asado — Melbourne's renowned Argentinian grill in the heart of Southbank — as a Full-Time Restaurant Supervisor. Known for its open-fire cooking, premium steaks and vibrant dining experience, Asado offers the prospect to lead a passionate front-of-house team while delivering exceptional service in one of Melbourne's most respected restaurants.
Reporting to the Assistant Restaurant Manager, you'll receive dedicated monthly appraisals, genuine professional support and ongoing leadership development while playing a key role in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant.
In the Restaurant Supervisor role, your day-to-day will involve:
- Leading and motivating the front‑of‑house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Supervising service to ensure smooth operations, high standards and efficient communication between the floor and kitchen
- Coaching and developing team members through real‑time feedback and support
- Assisting with staff training, onboarding and performance management
- Managing guest enquiries and resolving concerns professionally and confidently
- Supporting the management team with opening and closing procedures, service standards and daily operations
Our successful candidate will have:
- 1-2 years' experience in a supervisory or senior front‑of‑house role within a premium, high-volume venue
- A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- The ability to remain calm and lead confidently in a fast-paced environment
- Valid working rights in Australia
- A positive, professional attitude with a team‑first mindset
Our Culture
People enjoy working at The San Telmo Group because we invest in our team as much as our guests. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand — that's not a tagline, it's a fact. We run structured rosters that respect your time outside work, fund your professional development, and foster a collaborative environment where your ideas are genuinely valued.
What we can offer you:
- Generous tips paid on top of wages every week
- Access to monthly incentives and quarterly bonuses - we reward good performance!
- Permanent Full‑Time employment with 38‑40 hours/week - job security, but with work‑life balance!
- Rosters published weeks in advance - we know you have a life outside of work!
- Prime Southbank location, just a short walk from Flinders Street Station
- Monthly appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking!
- Fully funded external leadership and hospitality management training
- Genuine career progression across six growing venues - we promote from within!
- 40% staff dining discounts across The San Telmo Group
- Work alongside some of Melbourne's most experienced hospitality professionals
- A supportive, like‑minded team that cares about hospitality, quality service and professional development
- Job security with an independent Melbourne hospitality group that's been around for 15 years - and we're just getting started!
The San Telmo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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