Melbourne Restaurant & Bar Lead – Create Memorable Guests

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The StandardX Melbourne, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks a Restaurant Manager with personality, presence and a love of hospitality to create memorable experiences in Fitzroy. You’ll lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations, be visible on the floor, and develop a confident, connected team while delivering outstanding guest service.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef, you’ll drive service standards, manage costs and mentor staff, bringing your own style and energy to every shift in

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role in a quality hotel environment.
• Strong restaurant and bar experience, including cocktails, wine and coffee.
• A current Victorian RSA.
• Confidence leading, coaching and developing a team.
• A genuine passion for food, drinks, nightlife and Melbourne's hospitality scene.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of revenue, labour costs, stock control and profitability.
• Experience with POS systems and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of food safety, responsible service and safe workplace practices.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to stay calm when it gets busy and keep the energy up around you.
• Flexibility to workdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

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

Hotel management

Restaurant & bar experience

Cocktails & wine

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Food safety

RSA knowledge

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

Victorian RSA

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The StandardX Melbourne, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks a Restaurant Manager with personality, presence and a love of hospitality to create memorable experiences in Fitzroy. You’ll lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations, be visible on the floor, and develop a confident, connected team while delivering outstanding guest service.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef, you’ll drive service standards, manage costs and mentor staff, bringing your own style and energy to every shift in