Head Of Restaurant Operations | Coastal Lifestyle

Zenith Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Job summary

Zenith Hotels in New South Wales seeks a Head of Restaurant Operations to lead three distinctive venues across Shoal Bay and Newcastle, steering commercial results and standards.

You will work closely with Restaurant Managers, balancing day-to-day operations with a broader commercial strategy while developing managers and elevating guest experiences in a coastal portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple restaurants or a large, complex hospitality operation.
• Strong commercial acumen across revenue, labour and profitability.
• A proven track record of developing managers and improving operational performance.
• A hands-on leadership style and passion for exceptional hospitality.
• The ability to balance day-to-day operations with a broader commercial perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations across three venues, ownership of commercial results, operational standards and leadership capability.
• Drive consistency, improve profitability and create conditions for each venue to thrive.
• Provide leadership across three distinct concepts in Shoal Bay and Newcastle.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

People development

Operations management

Job description

Head of Restaurant Operations | Coastal Lifestyle

HEAD OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONS | MULTI-VENUE LEADERSHIP

Shoal Bay, NSW

Ready for a change of pace without putting your career on pause?

Take your hospitality career to the next level, leading three distinctive restaurants across Shoal Bay and Newcastle. Enjoy the opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role while discovering the beaches, waterfront dining and relaxed coastal lifestyle of beautiful Port Stephens.

MAKE THE COAST YOUR HOME

Imagine building your career surrounded by beautiful beaches, waterfront dining and the relaxed pace of coastal living.

Port Stephens offers a refreshing alternative to city life, without compromising on the opportunity to lead, grow and make your mark in hospitality.

Accommodation support may be available for the right candidate.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Group General Manager, you'll lead restaurant operations across three venues, taking ownership of commercial results, operational standards and leadership capability.

Working closely with your Restaurant Managers, you'll drive consistency, improve profitability and create the conditions for each venue to thrive.

THREE RESTAURANTS. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE EXCITING OPPORTUNITY.

Atmos | Shoal Bay Country Club: Authentic Greek dining with a vibrant atmosphere and beautiful waterfront views across Shoal Bay.

East Pavilion | Shoal Bay Country Club: A contemporary Asian dining destination bringing a fresh culinary experience to SBCC's iconic waterfront precinct.

Nonna Bizzarro | The Exchange Hotel, Newcastle: Vibrant Italian dining with plenty of personality and a strong local following.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience leading multiple restaurants or a large, complex hospitality operation.

Strong commercial acumen across revenue, labour and profitability.

A proven track record of developing managers and improving operational performance.

A hands-on leadership style and passion for exceptional hospitality.

The ability to balance day-to-day operations with a broader commercial perspective.

WHY JOIN ZENITH HOTELS?

Lead three distinctive restaurant concepts across Shoal Bay and Newcastle.

Enjoy genuine ownership and influence across a growing restaurant portfolio.

Work with a hospitality group investing in its venues, people and future growth.

Enjoy the lifestyle of beautiful Port Stephens, with accommodation support potentially available.

Build your career with opportunities across Zenith Hotels.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you're ready for a new challenge, a change of scenery and the opportunity to make a real impact across multiple venues, we'd love to hear from you.