Restaurant Manager

An established and busy French-inspired hospitality business in Queensland is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a successful full-service restaurant.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a professional hospitality manager who can lead a team, maintain high service standards and contribute to the ongoing growth of an established venue.

The successful candidate will work closely with the ownership and kitchen teams to ensure smooth restaurant operations, excellent guest experiences and a positive workplace culture.

• Lead and support the front-of-house team
• Maintain consistently high service standards across all operating periods
• Create a positive, professional and supportive team environment
• Manage staff rostering and day-to-day staffing requirements
• Monitor labour costs and operational performance
• Recruit, train and mentor hospitality team members
• Coordinate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service
• Deliver a high-quality guest experience
• Handle customer feedback and resolve service issues professionally
• Manage restaurant bookings and enquiries
• Monitor stock, inventory and operational records
• Assist with menu updates, seasonal offerings and operational improvements
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and restaurant presentation
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are consistently maintained
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, WH&S and workplace requirements
• Support the owners and management team with ongoing business development

• Minimum two years of full-time experience as a Restaurant Manager and/or a relevant diploma
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Sound knowledge of restaurant operations and service standards
• Experience with staff rostering and labour management
• Understanding of cost control and day-to-day restaurant administration
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy full-service restaurant
• Positive, professional and solutions-focused attitude
• Genuine passion for hospitality and team development
• Ability to maintain high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness
• Must meet applicable sponsorship, qualification and visa eligibility requirements
• Experience in a busy full-service restaurant environment will be highly regarded

Sponsorship Available suitable eligible candidates.