• $73,828 + 12% Super. 
• Lead a dynamic team to deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences, enriching visitors' museum journey.
• Boost team performance, ensuring top-notch service and a lively, engaging atmosphere.

Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record, working with some of the most prestigious venues and corporations in the world. From grand gala events, corporate cocktail parties to intimate gatherings, we provide bespoke food solutions and exceptional dining experiences.

Step into one of Melbourne’s most iconic cultural destinations and play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality. You’ll champion training and development, coaching key team members to grow their skills and deliver warm, knowledge service reflecting the NGV’s prestige. From overseeing booking and reservation systems, managing guest flow, special requests, to VIP experiences with precision. You’ll be the heartbeat of the restaurant’s atmosphere – elevating service, solving problems on the spot and creating moments that keep our guests returning.

If you’re passionate about leadership, hospitality, and delivering standout guest experiences in a truly unique environment, the NGV Garden Restaurant is the place to grow your career. 

The Position:

• Assisting the Food & Beverage Manager with day-to-day operations across our outlets with the focus on the well renowned Garden Restaurant
• Assist in coordinating the front of house team’s daily operations
• Lead the team to deliver exceptional, prompt and friendly service
• Lead from the front, mentor and train the team, ensuring a fun and energetic working environment
• Optimise team members rostered to increase revenue and productivity
• Address any guest feedback in a timely manner to ensure everyone has the best experience possible
• Consistently follow safety guidelines when performing tasks or using equipment reporting all hazards, near misses or accidents to appropriate personnel

The Person:

• Demonstrated previous experience in a similar restaurant/retail environment
• Experienced as a Host in a similar environment
• Experience leading a team, identify opportunities for improvement, train and develop staff
• Good knowledge of Melbourne food and beverage scene
• Excellent communication skills, ability to confidently lead team briefing sessions with up to 12 team members
• Experience with an online booking system, ensuring table and coordinating guests
• Well-groomed and professional in appearance with attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and “can do” attitude
• Hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate

The Benefits

• Enjoy great rostering flexibility, our Garden Restaurant is only open for lunch time service
• Opportunity to learn new skills and advance your career with training support and professional development within one of the biggest global hospitality businesses – full Barista training to be provided
• Access to 100+ retail discounts
• We are an ecological and socially forward operation – committed to minimising food waste and single use plastic

If you have any questions, please email careers@compass-group.com.au