Restaurant Manager
Job Description & Workplace Context
Key Responsibilities
- Lead restaurant service and maintain consistently high standards of presentation, timing and guest care
- Take ownership of the front-of-house experience from reservations through to completion of service
- Manage bookings, seating arrangements, table plans, VIP guests, guest preferences and special requests
- Deliver confident and professional guest communication across phone, email and in-person interactions
- Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout service
- Coach, mentor and develop front-of-house employees through practical training and regular feedback
- Conduct pre-service briefings and establish clear expectations for each shift
- Coordinate closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Plan staffing requirements around bookings, events, seasonal demand and operational needs
- Prepare and manage weekly staff rosters
- Monitor labour usage and support effective workforce planning
- Oversee beverage and front-of-house stock requirements and coordinate ordering
- Monitor wastage, breakage and stock consumption to support cost control
- Maintain operational systems and contribute to performance monitoring and reporting
- Support continuous improvement across service quality, team performance and restaurant operations
- Ensure food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety and responsible alcohol service requirements are followed
- Maintain compliance with venue procedures, licensing conditions and relevant regulations
Candidate Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Maître d' or senior hospitality leader
- Established background in fine dining, premium restaurants or high-standard hospitality
- International hospitality experience is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop front-of-house teams
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, labour management, stock control and cost awareness
- Confident wine knowledge with the ability to guide guests through an internationally focused wine list
- WSET qualification at the required minimum level
- Strong English communication skills
- Additional European language skills will be highly regarded
- Professional, calm and decisive leadership approach
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional guest service
- Ability to provide verifiable evidence of relevant employment experience and qualifications
- Candidates must demonstrate genuine suitability for the position through their professional background and experience
- International candidates with suitable qualifications and experience may be considered for sponsorship
- Sponsorship is subject to candidate eligibility and applicable Australian visa requirements
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