Restaurant Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Restaurant Manager experienced in high-end dining to lead the team at Chancery Lane.

Chancery Lane is a contemporary European bistro in the beautiful Normanby Chambers heritage building on Little Collins St, paying homage to a bygone era with its opulent interiors and elevated bistro fare. 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager looking to make a decisive career move. We are looking for a passionate professional who wants to join this incredible team and provide exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

As Restaurant Manager, you will 

• Have at least 3+ years previous management experience
• Be career driven with a real passion for the hospitality industry
• Show a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Always maintain exceptional presentation and grooming
• Have a great eye for detail and design
• Understand what it is to go ‘the extra mile’ for the guest
• Be passionate about team training and development
• Have a genuine interest in food, premium hospitality and service
• Be able to work a flexible roster including weekends, and some public holidays (We are closed Sundays)
• Have extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry (Melbourne knowledge and experience is a bonus)
• Have strong communication and organisational skills and experience in managing and leading a motivated and driven team
• Have a strong financial acumen relevant to labour and cost control – meeting budgets and targets will be vital to succeed in this role
• Be able to make a significant contribution to the success of the brand
• Oversee our 80 seat a la carte restaurant, 40 seat private dining room and 15 seat bar

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Managing the front of house team
• Training and mentoring your team to foster their personal development and career progression 
• Ensuring a successful, profitable and consistent operation of the restaurant and bar
• Establishing relationships with both front of house and back of house team
• Restaurant administrative and reporting functions

 What we can offer you is:

• The chance to be part of a vibrant restaurant group, with dining privileges 
• A very professional working environment alongside some high-profile industry leaders
• An environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded
• A growing business (now 7 venues and counting) with significant career opportunities for ambitious, career-minded people
• A friendly and supportive environment within a larger community
• A work-life balance

In this exciting role, you will also have the opportunity to work under the direction of our owner, talented and highly respected Chef, Scott Pickett.

Please apply if you want to join a genuine hard-working team where your efforts will be acknowledged and rewarded. Please apply via Seek with your CV & Cover Letter/ or email *********@chancerylane.com.au

 About the Scott Pickett Group:

The Scott Pickett Group is one of Melbourne’s most talked about and respected hospitality groups, helmed by Chef Restaurateur Scott Pickett. Our award-winning Melbourne restaurants include Chancery Lane, Longrain, Longsong, Matilda, Estelle, Smith St Bistrot and Audrey’s at The Continental Sorrento.

The Scott Pickett Group brand:

The success of the Scott Pickett Group has always been based on the quality of its people.

Our values:

• Generous
• Respectful
• Bold
• Grounded
• Creative
• Inclusive