FOH Restaurant Manager - High-End Dining & Events

Hospitality Recruits; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee front of house operations in Melbourne. The role involves leading the team, ensuring high dining standards, and managing events. Ideal candidates should have a commercial mindset and a good knowledge of wine, alongside a friendly personality to engage with regular patrons. Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with experience in hiring and training.
• Ability to create high-end dining experiences.
• Flexible and warm personality to connect with clientele.

Responsibilities

• Manage front of house team and daily operations.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant.
• Be available to work weekends and evenings.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Team leadership

Wine knowledge

Event execution

Presentation

Education

RSA certificate

Job description

Location: Melbourne Work Type: Full Time Salary: $70 - $85K

Job Description

You would be responsible for managing the front of house team as well as the day to day running of the restaurant.

Skills & Experience

You would need to be commercially minded to understand how to operate profitably
Be a hands on leader and have the skill set to hire, train and manage a front of house team
Understand how to create an unforgettable high end dining experience
Have good wine knowledge
Sell and execute functions and events
Be available to work weekends and evenings
Neat and tidy presentation
Ensure that the restaurant is clean and maintained
Must have RSA certificate

Salary Range $70,000 – $85,000 per year

About The Individual

As the successful applicant you will lead a team and possess a flexible approach in order to meet the changing needs of a fast paced environment. You should have a warm friendly personality that is able to connect with our very regular clientele.