RESTAURANT MANAGER

SOI FIRE PTY LTD; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff dining

Beverage allocation

Team events

Professional development

Multi-venue opportunities

Job summary

Soi Fire in Potts Point seeks a Restaurant Manager/FOH Leader to take full operational ownership of the floor, drive daily front-of-house operations, financial performance, compliance, and team development—while maintaining a laser focus on guest satisfaction and seamless communication with the kitchen.

You will lead rostering, floor management, and guest experiences, building a high-energy, guest-centric team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Restaurant Manager or Senior Maitre d' in premium/high-volume settings.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L, labor %, and stock management.
• Outstanding communication and guest service with conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership across peak service operations.
• Drive floor management, reservations pacing, and table allocation.
• Monitor F&B quality, service standards, safety, and procedures to hat-level standards.
• Contribute to strategic venue initiatives to improve service and finances.
• Manage rostering, labor costs, workforce planning, and compliance for FOH teams.
• Mentor and retain front-of-house talent through training and floor engagement.
• Cultivate guest relations and host memorable experiences for regulars.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Guest relations

Team development

Conflict resolution

Job description

Restaurant Manager / Front of House Leader at Soi Fire in Potts Point, an acclaimed restaurant group backed by AGFG Hat pedigree. You will take full operational ownership of the floor, driving daily front-of-house operations, financial performance, administrative compliance, and team development—maintaining a laser focus on guest satisfaction, floor efficiency, and seamless communication with the kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership, front-of-house pacing, and management support during peak service operations across an AGFG-awarded room

Drive day-to-day venue execution, including floor management, reservation pacing, and table allocation systems

Monitor and ensure food and beverage quality, service standards, safety protocols, and operational procedures are implemented, measured, and maintained to the highest hat-level standards

Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic venue initiatives to achieve ongoing service and financial improvements

Manage rostering, labor cost controls, workforce planning, and compliance for host, bar, floor, and support teams

Attract, mentor, develop, and retain top front-of-house talent through continuous training and floor engagement

Cultivate deep guest relations, building rapport with regulars and curating memorable experiences as the primary host of the room

About you

Current or previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager, or Senior Maitre d' in a premium, hatted, or high-volume hospitality setting

Good financial acumen, including an understanding of P&L, labor percentages, and stock management

Excellent communication skills with superior customer service and conflict-resolution abilities

Strong work ethic—willing to lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-heat dynamic team environment

Great energy, a flexible approach to service, and immaculate professional presentation

Strong and decisive leadership skills with the ability to build, train, and inspire engaged teams

Excellent contemporary knowledge of food, beverage, and cocktail curation

Competitive salary package ($90K–$100K + Super) with performance-aligned incentives

Access to comprehensive professional development and multi-venue group opportunities

Staff dining perks, beverage allocation, and team events

A supportive, collaborative culture where your operational ideas are valued at the executive level

About us

Soi Fire in Potts Point is the exciting third installment of an award-winning dining group, celebrated for holding prestigious AGFG Hats. We bring bold, modern Thai live-fire grilling and world-class hospitality together in an electric neighborhood setting. We pride ourselves on uncompromising culinary standards, exceptional wine and cocktail programs, and creating immersive, award-winning experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.