Employment Type: Full time, permanent (minimum 38 hours per week)
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation (commensurate with experience)
About the role
Lotus is a premium dining / contemporary Australian restaurant and bar in Highgate. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to take on an operational responsibility for our front-of-house service and floor team.
Key responsibilities
• Planning and organising the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, including service standards and customer experience
• Recruiting, training, rostering and supervising floor, bar and host staff
• Ordering and controlling stock, liaising with suppliers and managing supplier accounts
• Monitoring food and beverage cost of goods, wastage and labour cost against budget
• Managing takings, daily reconciliation, banking and end-of-shift reporting
• Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, RSA, food safety and workplace health and safety obligations
• Handling customer feedback and complaints, and managing bookings and functions
• Contributing to menu, wine list and promotional planning with the Restaurant Manager, Head Chef and General Manager
Skills and experience required
• At least 12 months’ (preferably 2+ years’) full time relevant experience at management level in a restaurant, hotel or licensed venue
• AQF Diploma or higher in hospitality or business management, or equivalent experience in lieu of formal qualification
• Approved Manager’s card / RSA (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Demonstrated experience in rostering, stock control, cost management and staff supervision
• Robust communication skills and availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
How to apply
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to . Applications close 9th September 2026.
Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.