Restaurant Manager

Akiba; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Career progression

Leadership of 190-seat venue

Job summary

Akiba is a prominent Canberra restaurant known for bold Asian-inspired cuisine and a high-energy service culture. We seek an experienced Restaurant Manager to own the venue, leading a large front-of-house team and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

With a 190-seat layout, you will oversee daily operations, rostering, training, and KPI-driven performance while collaborating closely with the Head Chef and senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding labour costs and operational KPIs.
• Calm under pressure and guest-focused.
• Wants to build a strong team and contribute long-term.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the FOH team
• Overseeing daily operations and service standards
• Rostering and labour management
• Training and team performance
• Stock, costs and KPIs
• Venue presentation and compliance
• Delivering a consistently excellent guest experience
• Working closely with the Head Chef and senior management

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Rostering

Operational excellence

Job description

Akiba is one of Canberra's most established and recognisable restaurants, located in the heart of the CBD. We're a high-volume, fast-paced venue built around bold Asian-inspired food, cocktails, great service and an energetic atmosphere.

We're looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager with the confidence, leadership and gravitas to take ownership of the venue and lead a large, high-performing front-of-house team.

With 190 seats, approximately 30 floor staff, this is a genuine leadership role for someone who commands respect, leads from the front and knows how to run a busy Venue and is all about personal guest experiences.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the FOH team
• Overseeing daily operations and service standards
• Rostering and labour management
• Training and team performance
• Stock, costs and KPIs
• Venue presentation and compliance
• Delivering a consistently excellent guest experience
• Working closely with the Head Chef and senior management

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience managing a busy restaurant
• Has strong leadership and communication skills
• Understands labour, wages and operational costs
• Leads from the front and sets high standards
• Can remain calm and decisive under pressure
• Takes genuine pride in hospitality
• Wants to build a strong team and contribute long-term

What We Offer

• $90,000-$110,000 + superannuation
• Full-time position
• Leadership of a well-established 190-seat venue
• Support from an experienced senior management team
• Genuine career progression within the group