Restaurant Manager

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operations at a newly established luxury hospitality destination in New South Wales. This premium venue combines boutique accommodation with an intimate fine dining restaurant, delivering a refined degustation experience focused on seasonal produce, exceptional service, and outstanding guest experiences.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will oversee all front-of-house operations from the venue's opening, helping establish service standards, develop a high-performing team, and create a welcoming dining environment. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a hospitality professional who is passionate about fine dining, team development, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

• Lead all front-of-house operations and ensure exceptional guest service
• Manage daily restaurant service across breakfast, degustation dining and hotel guest dining
• Recruit, train and mentor front-of-house team members
• Develop and maintain high service standards and operational procedures
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless service delivery
• Oversee reservations, guest enquiries and private dining experiences
• Support the beverage programme, including premium wine service and cocktails
• Prepare staff rosters and manage labour costs
• Monitor daily operations and maintain excellent presentation standards
• Build a positive team culture focused on professionalism and hospitality excellence
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and licensing requirements
• Assist with future events and special dining experiences

• Previous experience managing a fine dining or premium hospitality venue
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience recruiting, training and developing hospitality teams
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of wine service and premium food and beverage operations
• Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen leadership
• Strong organisational and operational management skills
• Experience with reservations, rostering and labour management
• High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport are essential
• Full Australian work rights or eligibility for employer sponsorship
• Passion for fine dining, seasonal produce and luxury hospitality

Sponsorship Available.