Assistant Venue Manager - Casual Fine Dining, Melbourne

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Introduction:
About the Company
The San Telmo Group is a Melbourne-born hospitality group operating five unique restaurants — San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso & Robata. Each venue is united by fire, quality ingredients and unforgettable guest experiences. Founded in 2011 and still based in Melbourne, we are a team of passionate hospitality professionals who believe great food deserves great service. It’s an exciting time for the group, with San Telmo Brisbane — our first interstate expansion — opening at the end of June 2026.

About the Role
Located in the heart of Southbank, Asado is a premium Argentinian-inspired grill restaurant known for its wood-fired cooking, vibrant atmosphere and high-energy service. Part of The San Telmo Group, Asado combines premium produce, bold South American flavours and a fast-paced CBD dining environment with strong opportunities for career development. The Assistant Restaurant Manager role involves supporting the Restaurant Manager with daily venue operations, leading service from the floor, developing FOH staff and ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high operational & financial standards.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Asado, your day-to-day will involve:

• Supporting the Restaurant Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the venue
• Taking responsibility for the recruitment, onboarding and training of all FOH staff
• Running pre-service briefs, tastings and ongoing product knowledge training
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences and managing feedback professionally
• Driving team performance through coaching, development and real-time feedback
• Collaborating closely with kitchen and bar teams to maintain seamless service flow

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a FOH leadership role within a fast-paced, premium restaurant
• Demonstrated ability to build, train, lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication skills and sound decision-making under pressure
• Full working rights in Australia (no restrictions)
• Team-first mindset with a genuine passion for hospitality and leadership

Description:
Culture
People enjoy working here because we treat hospitality as a craft, not just a job. We invest in our team through fully funded external training, maintain rosters that respect your time outside work and promote from within — consistently. One of our current Directors started on the floor as a Kitchen Hand — that is the kind of growth we make possible. Our team is collaborative, enthusiastic and proud of what we create together every service.

Benefits

• $81,000 base salary + superannuation
• Generous tips and bonus structure
• Job Security by joining a successful restaurant Group with permanent full time employment
• 40-hour workweek — no excessive hours. Real work-life balance!
• Fully funded external training — supervision, management, beverage knowledge and more
• Incredible staff dining discounts across all five venues
• Real career progression — we promote from within at every level
• Work with and learn from Melbourne’s most respected hospitality professionals

Skills and Experiences:
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Human Resources via hr@thesantelmogroup.com.au. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 business days for an initial phone screen.

The San Telmo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.