A'MARE DINING PRECINCT | RESTAURANT MANAGER

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $90k–$100k + super

Staff dining discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead operations across a’Mare, Pizza’Mare and Vista’Mare at Crown Sydney. You will partner with senior management and the culinary team to ensure distinctive service and memorable guest experiences.

Join Maestro Hospitality’s Italian dining precinct and drive excellence across breakfast, lunch and dinner services with strong leadership and commercial accountability.

Qualifications

• Full Australian working rights.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role.
• Experience in premium dining or high‑volume hospitality.
• Current NSW RSA Certificate.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage rosters, labour budgets and operational costs.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using POS and reservation systems.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Able to complete Crown Sydney onboarding including a police check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing front‑of‑house team.
• Deliver service reflecting each venue’s concept from refined tableside dining to casual venues.
• Oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner service per venue requirements.
• Recruit, onboard, train and mentor team members.
• Set expectations, provide feedback and foster a positive team culture.
• Manage rosters, labour costs and budgets in line with business needs.
• Coordinate reservations, guest flow and service preparation.
• Collaborate with chefs and leadership to maintain standards.
• Monitor stock, ordering, wastage and costs.
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery professionally.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NSW RSA Certificate

Tools

SevenRooms

Micros

Reservation systems

Job description

A'MARE DINING PRECINCT | RESTAURANT MANAGER

RESTAURANT MANAGER – a'Mare Italian Dining Precinct a’Mare | Pizza’Mare | Vista’Mare Crown Sydney | Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd | Maestro Hospitality Full-Time | $90,000–$100,000 + Superannuation

Three distinct Italian dining experiences. One exceptional leadership opportunity.

Join the leadership team behind Maestro Hospitality’s Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney, Barangaroo.

Under the direction of acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni; a’Mare, Pizza’Mare and Vista’Mare, bring together refined dining, vibrant Italian favourites and relaxed waterfront hospitality.

About the Precinct

a’Mare | Refined Italian Dining An award-winning restaurant celebrating Italy’s regional culinary traditions in an elegant waterfront setting. Seasonal produce, handcrafted pasta, signature tableside service and an exceptional wine offering create a refined, personal dining experience. Attention to detail, knowledgeable service and genuine Italian hospitality are at the heart of a’Mare.

Pizza’Mare | Pizza, Pasta & Relaxed Dining A vibrant, contemporary Italian eatery on the mezzanine, bringing together handcrafted pizzas, pasta and generous Italian flavours. With an approachable menu and lively atmosphere, Pizza’Mare pairs relaxed dining with attentive, efficient service and a warm welcome.

Vista’Mare | Breakfast, All-Day Dining & Waterfront Aperitivo Inspired by the coastal bars of Italy, Vista’Mare takes guests from waterfront breakfasts and relaxed daytime dining through to afternoon spritz, cocktails and aperitivo. Its harbourfront setting and evolving service periods call for a team that can deliver seamless hospitality from morning through to evening.

About the Role

Working closely with senior management and the culinary team, you will oversee daily restaurant operations and uphold the individual identity and service standards of each concept.

You will balance hands‑on leadership with commercial accountability, ensuring our teams are supported, services run smoothly and guests receive a memorable experience across the precinct.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing front‑of‑house team.
• Deliver service that reflects each venue’s distinct concept, from refined tableside dining to relaxed pizza and pasta service and waterfront aperitivo.
• Oversee daily operations across breakfast, lunch and evening service, according to venue requirements.
• Recruit, onboard, train and mentor team members.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback and build a positive, accountable team culture.
• Manage rosters, labour costs and productivity in line with business needs and budgets.
• Coordinate reservations, guest flow, table allocations and service preparation.
• Work closely with chefs, sommeliers, bartenders and senior leadership to maintain consistent standards.
• Monitor stock, ordering, wastage and operational costs.
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery professionally.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and Crown Sydney procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, encourage repeat visits and support revenue growth.

Essential Requirements

• Full Australian working rights.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role.
• Previous experience in premium dining or high‑volume hospitality.
• Current NSW RSA Certificate.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage rosters, labour budgets and operational costs.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using POS and reservation systems.
• Professional presentation and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during busy services.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to successfully complete Crown Sydney’s onboarding requirements, including a police check.

Highly Desirable

• Experience managing multiple outlets or different service concepts.
• Previous experience in premium Italian or European‑style venues.
• Knowledge of Italian food, wine and service traditions.
• Experience overseeing breakfast, all‑day dining or aperitivo service.
• WSET qualifications or formal wine studies.
• Experience with SevenRooms, Micros or similar systems.
• Italian language skills.

Why Join Maestro Hospitality?

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$100,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.
• The opportunity to lead across three distinctive Italian dining concepts at Crown Sydney.
• Career progression within a growing hospitality group.
• Ongoing leadership training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Staff dining discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues.
• Work alongside acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni and an award‑winning hospitality team.
• A professional, collaborative environment with long‑term career opportunities.

If you are an inspiring hospitality leader with a passion for Italian food, outstanding service and developing great teams, we would love to hear from you.