Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage

A Melbourne grill & dining room set about the city. Flame led, Hibachi cooking paired with a local wine list.

Langlands celebrates local produce with flame led, hibachi cooking to deliver thoughtful, contemporary flavours.

Bold, flavour-driven and full of character. We’re all about good food (and wine) without the fuss.

Langlands menu is compact and seasonal, shaped by the very best of Victorian and Australian ingredients. Dishes are generous and made to share.

Stylish and warm, Langlands is designed for all occasions from midweek rituals to intimate gatherings.

Savour generous dishes for the table. Linger for the views

Based in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, the Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage plays a key role in shaping the energy, culture and guest experience at Langlands Restaurant & Bar. This is a dynamic, hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has a genuine passion for beverages and exceptional hospitality.

Working closely with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you will help drive the smooth and efficient operation of Langlands Restaurant & Bar. You’ll be a visible leader on the floor, elevating service standards, championing beverage excellence and coaching the team to confidently upsell and deliver memorable guest experiences

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Managing daily food and beverage operations on the floor to ensure smooth, consistent guest experiences
• Leading, coaching and developing team members, with a strong focus on beverage knowledge and upselling techniques
• Upholding high service standards and driving guest satisfaction
• Managing inventory, ordering and supplier relationships
• Contributing to menu and beverage program development
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and liquor regulations
• Handling guest feedback and service recovery professionally

Summary

Langlands Restaurant & Bar

A Melbourne grill & dining room set about the city. Flame led, Hibachi cooking paired with a local wine list.

Langlands celebrates local produce with flame led, hibachi cooking to deliver thoughtful, contemporary flavours.

Bold, flavour-driven and full of character. We’re all about good food (and wine) without the fuss.

Langlands menu is compact and seasonal, shaped by the very best of Victorian and Australian ingredients. Dishes are generous and made to share.

Stylish and warm, Langlands is designed for all occasions from midweek rituals to intimate gatherings.

Savour generous dishes for the table. Linger for the views

Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage

Based in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, the Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage plays a key role in shaping the energy, culture and guest experience at Langlands Restaurant & Bar. This is a dynamic, hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has a genuine passion for beverages and exceptional hospitality.

Working closely with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you will help drive the smooth and efficient operation of Langlands Restaurant & Bar. You’ll be a visible leader on the floor, elevating service standards, championing beverage excellence and coaching the team to confidently upsell and deliver memorable guest experiences

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Managing daily food and beverage operations on the floor to ensure smooth, consistent guest experiences
• Leading, coaching and developing team members, with a strong focus on beverage knowledge and upselling techniques
• Upholding high service standards and driving guest satisfaction
• Managing inventory, ordering and supplier relationships
• Contributing to menu and beverage program development
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and liquor regulations
• Handling guest feedback and service recovery professionally

Qualifications

About you:

• 5+ years’ hospitality experience with proven leadership, ideally in fine dining, luxury hotel or premium restaurant environments
• Deep knowledge and genuine passion for food, wine and beverage excellence
• WSET Level 3 or CMS certification, plus a current Victorian RSA
• Excellent communication and guest‑service skills
• Advanced wine knowledge, including pairing and tasting, with the ability to train staff in beverage service and upselling
• A genuine passion for beverages, wine and creating memorable guest experiences
• Highly organised, solutions‑focused and effective under pressure
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience using POS systems and reporting

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead a distinctive premium restaurant and bar in central Melbourne
• A visible leadership role with genuine influence over the venue’s people, service and performance
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced culinary and hospitality team
• Access to Hyatt’s global career development opportunities and team member benefits
• Discounted accommodation and dining across participating Hyatt properties

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