Italian Restaurant Manager - Lead Service & Wine

Paninnis; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paninni's in Mount Gravatt (Brisbane) is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team on a full-time basis. You will be the face of the restaurant, delivering high-quality service while optimising daily operations in a fast-paced Italian dining environment.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in restaurant management, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine, and the ability to manage rosters, stock, and customer inquiries with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine styles, and food-and-wine pairing.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Confidence in managing busy services and resolving customer concerns effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily front-of-house operations to ensure smooth service.
• Recruit, train, and support a high-performing team of hospitality professionals.
• Manage staff rosters, labor costs, stock control, and ordering.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain service efficiency and quality.
• Oversee restaurant bookings, functions, and customer inquiries.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and overall presentation.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stock control

Roster management

Wine knowledge

Food-and-wine pairing

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Paninni's in Mount Gravatt (Brisbane) is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team on a full-time basis. You will be the face of the restaurant, delivering high-quality service while optimising daily operations in a fast-paced Italian dining environment.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in restaurant management, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine, and the ability to manage rosters, stock, and customer inquiries with a focus on