FIG & OLIVE Restaurant Venue Manager

RMS Group Brisbane Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Job summary

Fig & Olive Bar Bistro in Brisbane CBD is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Venue Manager to lead our inner-city restaurant and bar. You will own day-to-day operations and inspire a high-performing team.

With a strong hospitality background, you’ll drive guest experiences, manage rostering and KPI performance, and partner with senior management on strategy and growth. This role offers corporate-friendly hours and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Venue Manager.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on driving revenue.
• RMLV certification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the restaurant and bar.
• Lead, train, and inspire a diverse front-of-house team.
• End to end management of corporate catering within the Eagle street business precinct.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and guest experiences, noting we have a large regular client base.
• Manage rostering, labour costs, and wage budgets.
• Drive sales, profitability, and KPI performance.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Work closely with senior management on strategy and growth.

Skills

Venue management

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Commercial mindset

Job description

Restaurant Venue Manager – FIG & OLIVE BAR BISTRO (Brisbane CBD)

Fig & Olive Bar Bistro is on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Venue Manager to lead our inner-city restaurant and bar. Located on Eagle Street, in the heart of Brisbane CBD, Fig & Olive is a vibrant destination with a reputation for great food, quality staff and a buzzing atmoshphere.

We’re looking for someone with a strong back ground in food to bring energy, leadership, and a strong operational mindset to drive the venue forward. Isles Lane is unlike any other restaurant, as its city corporate clientele have made it their local, where everyone who visits is instantly one of us and on the journey with our team.

About the Role

As the Restaurant Venue Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the restaurant and bar
• Lead, train, and inspire a diverse front-of-house team
• End to end management of corporate catering within the Eagle street business precinct
• Deliver outstanding customer service and guest experiences, noting we have a large regular client base.
• Manage rostering, labour costs, and wage budgets
• Drive sales, profitability, and KPI performance
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and compliance
• Work closely with senior management on strategy and growth

About You

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Venue Manager
• Passion for real hospitality, food, and beverage culture
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Commercial mindset with a focus on driving revenue
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• RMLV highly regarded

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + incentives
• Opportunity to lead a well-established city venue
• Supportive management team and career growth opportunities
• A fun, energetic, and professional work environment

If you’re looking for a hospitality gig with predominantly corporate office hours then this is the role you have waited for.

Employment sponsorship will NOR be offered for this position and is not suitable for working holiday visa applicants.