Gilson is one of Melbourne's most respected neighbourhood restaurants — a high-energy dinner destination sitting opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens in South Yarra. We're part of a growing hospitality group with genuine ambitions, and we're looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who's ready to step into a real leadership role and grow with us.

We're backfilling this position with someone who wants more than a job title — someone who wants to be developed, challenged, and genuinely prepared to run a venue of their own.

What You'll Get
A transparent pathway to Venue Manager — we have recent venues opening in the next 2–3 years, which means this role is a direct stepping stone to running your own room. We've done it before and we'll do it again — we promote from within.
Best-in-class management training — you'll have access to external leadership and business training programs, plus regular one-on-one mentoring from experienced operators.
A salary that reflects the seniority of the role — robust base, superannuation, performance bonus, and a share of tips.
Finish at a reasonable hour — dinner-focused venue, 11pm close, no 2am finishes and no all-day doubles.




Staff discounts across the group — generous discounts at all of our venues.
Owners who are present and invested — an ownership team that cares deeply about hospitality, culture, and the people who deliver it.

The Role
Lead floor operations during service with authority, presence, and attention to detail
Support, coach, and formally develop supervisors and floor team members
Run pre-service briefings that prepare and energise the team
Own the guest experience end-to-end — including escalations, complaints, and follow-through
Oversee staff management, shift handovers, and scheduling in the Venue Manager's absence
Take accountability for stocktakes, cash handling, and shift-level financial reporting

Who We're Looking For
Proven experience in a supervisory or assistant management role in a quality, busy restaurant
A floor leader — visible, decisive, and calm under pressure
Commercially minded — you understand labour, average spend, table turns, and upselling
Strong food and beverage knowledge with a genuine passion for hospitality
Ready to step up to Venue Manager — and actively working toward it
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📌 Assistant Restaurant Manager City Of Stonnington
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