Melbourne Restaurant & Bar Lead

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, operating The StandardX Melbourne, seeks a Restaurant Manager with personality and presence to lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations in Fitzroy. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, supervise a visible floor presence and deliver memorable guest experiences.

We value authentic hospitality, empower teams, and expect you to coach staff, manage costs, and drive revenue while staying compliant with RSA and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant and bar operation, setting the pace on the floor and keeping service running smoothly.
• Welcome guests, read the room and create experiences that make people want to return.
• Support the department with planning, coordinating and delivering daily operations.
• Lead, coach and develop colleagues, building a team that takes pride in its work and supports one another.
• Work across the operation, from restaurant food service to cocktails, wine and coffee.
• Share your knowledge through engaging cocktail, wine and service training that builds confidence and consistency.
• Help drive revenue through thoughtful recommendations, genuine guest engagement and strong service standards.
• Support the management of stock, purchasing, labour and operating costs, with a focus on commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships across the hotel and encourage collaboration, creativity and a one-team approach.
• Ensure the team follows RSA, food safety and workplace safety standards, along with hotel and licensing requirements.
• Bring energy, ideas and a sense of fun to every shift.

Skills

Management experience

Restaurant and bar experience

Leadership & coaching

Guest experience & service

Commercial awareness

Communication & problem-solving

Flexible hours

Food & beverage knowledge

RSA (Victorian)

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, operating The StandardX Melbourne, seeks a Restaurant Manager with personality and presence to lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations in Fitzroy. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, supervise a visible floor presence and deliver memorable guest experiences.

We value authentic hospitality, empower teams, and expect you to coach staff, manage costs, and drive revenue while staying compliant with RSA and safety standards.