Assistant Manager / Senior Supervisor

Senior Supervisor – Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar

Become a key player in a Melbourne institution.

About the venueSince opening in 2014, Lucy Liu has become a Melbourne dining institution. It's an award-winning, high-energy, architecturally designed restaurant tucked away on Oliver Lane, off Flinders Lane, in the dining heart of the city.
Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Modern Asian flavours, inventive cocktails and world-class wine list, Lucy Liu continues to set the benchmark for casual fine dining in Melbourne.

About the roleWe're looking for a dynamic, experienced, hands-on manager to join our leadership team.
Reporting to the Venue Operations Manager, you'll lead a team of 35–40 staff and deliver an unforgettable experience every service.

As part of the management team, you'll share responsibility for:

Service operations and running shifts

• Rostering
• Labour % and cost control
• Stock and ordering
• Cash-ups
• Staff training and development
• Event and function management

This is a full-time role, five days a week, including weekends. It offers variety, autonomy and a genuine pathway to grow within one of Melbourne's most respected venues.

What we offer

• Competitive high level-salary [$75-85k + super], tips and great benefits and work conditions. Salary commensurate/negotiable to experience & capability.
• Supportive, close-knit team.
• Iconic venue and vibrant atmosphere — no two days are the same
• Progressive, respected hospitality business - known for nurturing great talent
• Continual room for vertical growth and professional development
• The chance to lead a team in one of Melbourne's most recognisable dining destinations

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years in a similar leadership role

• A natural, hands-on leader who leads by example, knows how to motivate a team and thrives in high-energy service

• Ambition to keep learning and move into senior roles

• Passion for great food, drink and genuine hospitality

• A calm, confident communicator with sharp attention to detail

• Experience with POS and reservation systems. We use Tevalis and SevenRooms, and full training is provided.

• Experience with service operations/shift management, Rostering, Labour % and cost control, Stock and ordering, Cash-ups, Staff training and development, Event and function management. All skills sets are beneficial but not individually essential in the consideration of candidates.

• Strong Beverage Knowledge. WSET or other formal training programs acknowledged.

• Full Australian work rights at the time of application

If you're ready to bring your personality, leadership and love of hospitality to one of Melbourne's most dynamic dining rooms, we'd love to meet you.
Apply now or contact David directly at [email protected]
www.lucylius.com.au