Restaurant Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a premium, high-energy restaurant and bar venue in Victoria. The venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere, quality hospitality, live entertainment, creative food offerings and engaging guest experiences.

This role is ideal for a confident hospitality professional who can lead a high-performing Front of House team while taking responsibility for service standards, team development, operational performance and commercial results.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating an exceptional guest experience, developing a strong team culture and supporting the continued growth and profitability of the venue.

• Lead, motivate and manage Front of House teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Maintain high service standards and ensure consistent delivery across all operations
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, service flow, reservations and guest management
• Prepare and manage staff rosters according to operational requirements
• Recruit, train, mentor and retain high-performing hospitality team members
• Build a positive, professional and inclusive team culture
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance guest satisfaction
• Monitor operational KPIs and contribute to achieving business targets
• Support cost control, financial performance and profitability initiatives
• Manage POS, rostering, stock control and other operational systems
• Ensure compliance with RSA, workplace health and safety and relevant hospitality regulations
• Resolve guest concerns and operational issues promptly and professionally
• Work closely with senior management to implement business strategies and growth initiatives
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, service and venue operations
• Promote sustainable and responsible hospitality practices

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or senior Front of House leader
• Experience working in premium, high-volume restaurant, bar or hospitality venues
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills
• Proven ability to recruit, train, develop and retain hospitality staff
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and service standards
• Experience with POS, rostering, stock control and operational management systems
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of KPIs, financials and cost control
• Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
• Hospitality qualifications such as Certificate IV or higher are advantageous
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to management
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-energy hospitality environment
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety and compliance requirements

Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.