Job Description

A Melbourne grill & dining room set about the city. Flame led, Hibachi cooking paired with a local wine list.

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Langlands celebrates local produce with flame led, hibachi cooking to deliver thoughtful, contemporary flavours.

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Bold, flavour-driven and full of character. We're all about good food (and wine) without the fuss.

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Langlands menu is compact and seasonal, shaped by the very best of Victorian and Australian ingredients. Dishes are generous and made to share.

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Stylish and warm, Langlands is designed for all occasions from midweek rituals to intimate gatherings.

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Savour generous dishes for the table. Linger for the views

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Based in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage plays a key role in shaping the energy, culture and guest experience at Langlands Restaurant & Bar. This is a dynamic, hands‐on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and has a genuine passion for beverages and exceptional hospitality.

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Working closely with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you will help drive the smooth and efficient operation of Langlands Restaurant & Bar. You'll be a visible leader on the floor, elevating service standards, championing beverage excellence and coaching the team to confidently upsell and deliver memorable guest experiences

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Some of the responsibilities include:

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- Managing daily food and beverage operations on the floor to ensure smooth, consistent guest experiences
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- Leading, coaching and developing team members,



with a strong focus on beverage knowledge and upselling techniques
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- Upholding high service standards and driving guest satisfaction
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- Managing inventory, ordering and supplier relationships
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- Contributing to menu and beverage program development
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- Ensuring compliance with health, safety and liquor regulations
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- Handling guest feedback and service recovery professionally
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Qualifications

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About you:

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- 5+ years' hospitality experience with proven leadership, ideally in fine dining, luxury hotel or premium restaurant environments
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- Deep knowledge and genuine passion for food, wine and beverage excellence
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- WSET Level 3 or CMS certification, plus a current Victorian RSA
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- Excellent communication and guest‐service skills
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- Advanced wine knowledge, including pairing and tasting, with the ability to train staff in beverage service and upselling
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- A genuine passion for beverages, wine and creating memorable guest experiences
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- Highly organised, solutions‐focused and effective under pressure
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- Robust problem‐solving skills with experience using POS systems and reporting
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What we offer:

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- The opportunity to lead a distinctive premium restaurant and bar in central Melbourne
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- A visible leadership role with genuine influence over the venue's people, service and performance
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- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced culinary and hospitality team
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- Access to Hyatt's global career development opportunities and team member benefits
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- Discounted accommodation and dining across participating Hyatt properties
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📌 Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage (Victoria)
🏢 Hyatt Centric Melbourne
📍 Victoria