Restaurant General Manager | Reine & La Rue

Edition Hospitality Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

WSET training

Staff discount

Career growth opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Edition Hospitality Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead Reine & La Rue, Privé and Bar Privé, driving growth across the venues. You will manage overall venue performance and lead a high-performing team to deliver guest experiences at the highest level.

You will champion operational excellence, inspire leaders and ensure standards of service, culture and execution in a hands-on, premium, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Venue or Restaurant Management roles within premium dining venues.
• Strong operational experience across invoicing, rostering, forecasting, POS management, event delivery and activations.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a firm grip on P&L, labour management and cost control.
• Excellent food and wine knowledge, with the ability to lead and develop Team Members across these areas.
• A proven track record of effective planning, time management and decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and develop both junior Team Members and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Reine & La Rue, Privé and Bar Privé, driving growth across the venues.
• Lead from the floor, empower the team and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain the highest standards of service, culture and execution across all touchpoints.
• Champion operational excellence, cost control and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and interstate.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

P&L management

Team development

Food & beverage knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Edition Hospitality Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

The Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity for an exceptional leader to join Reine & La Rue as General Manager, leading one of Melbourne's most distinctive dining destinations. This role will oversee Reine & La Rue, Privé and Bar Privé, driving the next chapter of growth across the business.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the venue, leading a high-performing team and delivering exceptional guest experiences across every touchpoint. You will champion operational excellence, inspire your leaders, and ensure the highest standards of service, culture and execution.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a premium, high-volume environment. You will lead from the floor, empower your team, drive commercial performance, and continue to build on the reputation that makes Reine & La Rue one of Melbourne's leading hospitality destinations.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 5+ years' experience in Venue or Restaurant Management roles within premium dining venues
• Strong operational experience across invoicing, rostering, forecasting, POS management, event delivery and activations
• Strong commercial acumen, with a firm grip on P&L, labour management and cost control
• Excellent food and wine knowledge, with the ability to lead and develop Team Members across these areas
• A proven track record of effective planning, time management and decision-making
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and develop both junior Team Members and senior leaders
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and interstate
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain high standards across service, venue presentation and operations
• The ability to work autonomously while treating guests and peers with respect, humility and kindness
• Commitment, passion and appreciation for all things food & beverage and the hospitality industry

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and gratuities paid weekly
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career across the edition Hospitality portfolio
• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development to support your long-term career growth
• Access to WSET training
• The opportunity to work alongside some of most respected hospitality professionals
• A collaborative team culture built on respect, professionalism and genuine hospitality
• Opportunities for interstate and cross-venue opportunities within edition Hospitality
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all edition venues
• Referrals bonuses

Who We Are

Established in 2013 edition is a hospitality group dedicated to delivering memorable restaurant experiences rooted in generosity, warmth, and care. We aspire to influence the hospitality industry in a way that can evolve and grow past the one we inherited. edition’s venues are: NOMAD Sydney, NOMAD Melbourne, NOMAD Brisbane, Reine & La Rue, Privé, Florentino Dining Room, Cafe Florentino and Cellar Bar.

For more information on our venues, visit www.editiongroup.au.