About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead, inspire, motivate and elevate dining experience and service standards whilst engendering a positive work culture. You will have an extensive management background in large scale operations and have in-depth understanding of financials.

About Chin Chin:
A fun and lively venue located in the heart of vibrant and historic Flinders Lane, Chin Chin is based on the intense flavours of South-East Asia. With queues since the opening of the venue in 2011, Chin Chin has become an iconic part of the Melbourne dining scene.

About LUCAS Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, GoGo Bar, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society and Grill Americano. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others

Working with LUCAS Restaurants:
People are at the core of our success and our culture goes beyond our workplace. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy free crew meals, a 50% discount across our venues, retail and wellbeing benefits and development opportunities to support and grow your career. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it LUCAS Hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience as venue manager in a vibrant, fast paced restaurant environment
• Exemplary leadership with a strong focus on the crew experience
• Strong understanding of management and restaurant compliance practices
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets
• Business acumen and strong understand of financials
• Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressured service periods
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Experience with Deputy (or similar Time & Attendance system), H&L, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional communication and presentation
• Available and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Must possess a valid RSA certificate