Assistant Manager - Prahran

Inspired by small, independent food stores and markets from around the world, Andrew McConnell’s Morning Market brings the spirit of these charming places to Melbourne. Morning Market is a welcoming corner store showcasing seasonal produce, flowers, groceries and baked goods. Baker Bleu bread is available daily, with cakes, cookies & tarts, salads & sandwiches made in house. Grocery essentials for every day range from local dairy & deli provisions, to pantry essentials, condiments & much more.

With locations in Fitzroy & Prahran, each store is a hub of convenience for produce usually reserved for restaurants. Street-side seating offers a moment fo repose and enjoyment after a daily shop – a meeting place for coffee, lunch or sweet treats among friends.  

The opportunity:

Morning Market is seeking a strong leader to maintain a positive working culture and oversee all aspects of the day-to-day running of our Prahran store, alongside our established team. Applicants will have experience leading a team in a retail and / or hospitality environment, with proven, success, rigour and humility.

Full-time & part-time positions available

• Work within one of the country’s most acclaimed and esteemed hospitality groups - Andrew McConnell’s Trader House
• Play a pivotal role in defining an exceptional food business - your engagement in the curation of our range is encouraged
• Develop your skills in cafe management, overseeing our coffee program and food service
• Act as an ambassador for the best products available - seasonal produce, sourdough, baked goods, coffee and fresh local flowers 
• Build relationships across multiple stores and communities, alongside a strong Retail management team
• Lead from the front, with high quality internal training and leadership
• Have autonomy over and responsibility for procedures, with support and trust from your managers
• Thrive in a dynamic, lively and fast-paced working environment
• Work to clearly defined targets for stock and cost management
• Opportunities for career progression both with Morning Market and the wider Trader House family
• Benchmark training and ongoing mentoring

Competitive salary and benefits

If you are looking to build a dynamic and fulfilling career within Hospitality and / or Retail Management, please apply with a brief cover letter and resume to careers@morning.market 

All Applications will be treated confidentially. 

Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, and speciality retail stores by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist, Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo Mcgann. They are Gimlet, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc, Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher, Supernormal Brisbane, Bar Miette and Morning Market.