Restaurant Manager

Reymond Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Village Wine Bar, part of the Reymond Group, is seeking a career-focused hospitality professional to manage daily shift operations, lead a busy floor team, and uphold exceptional standards of service. The role involves coordinating front and back-of-house interactions, stock control, and beverage program management.

With knowledge of Italian and European cuisine, you will contribute to training, venue presentation, and guest relations, while supporting growth within the group and leveraging wine

Qualifications

• Have extensive knowledge of food. Experience in Italian and European cuisine will be favourable.
• Experience managing a team of floor staff and successfully running shifts.
• Be a good communicator and be able to manage interactions between back and front of house.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager in their control of stock, beverage program, training, development and venue presentation.
• Ensure high levels of customer service, exceeding customer expectations and building personal rapport with our extensive cohort of regular guests.
• Be hands on and confident in making autonomous decisions.
• Have a high level of organisational and time management skills.
• Be adaptable and able to perform under pressure in a high volume setting.
• Keen interest and expansive knowledge of wine. WSET qualifications will be favourable, but not essential
• Confidence hosting busy services, managing walk-ins, successfully flipping tables on time, and maximising the floor plan during the busy and unpredictable summer period. Experience in SevenRooms will be favourable
• Work cooperatively with the Group senior management team
• Have a minimum 2+ years in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shift operations and lead the team to deliver consistent service in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee interactions between front and back of house and maintain smooth service flow.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager with stock control, beverage program, and staff training.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and build rapport with regular guests.
• Make autonomous decisions on floor management and table utilization during busy periods.
• Collaborate with Group senior management to support growth and development.

Skills

Food knowledge

Team leadership

Shift management

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Wine knowledge

Stock management

Beverage program

SevenRooms

Education

WSET qualifications

2+ years in hospitality management

Tools

SevenRooms

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Albert Park Village, Village Wine Bar is a warm and welcoming, local neighbourhood favourite. The expansive wine list showcases the great regions of Italy, France and beyond. Inspired by the relaxed charm of a European wine bar, guests can settle in by the crackling wood fire, enjoy a glass on the terrace, and enjoy seasonal dishes designed for sharing.

As part of the Reymond Group family, Village Wine Bar is joined by L'Hotel Gitan in Prahran, Bistro Gitan in South Yarra and Frederic in Cremorne, in the Group portfolio.

About you

You will have an understanding and respect for high quality food and exceptional standards of service. You'll be responsible for managing daily shift operations, demonstrating outstanding leadership and teamwork skills, and thriving in a fast-paced environment where no two shifts are the same.

We are seeking a career-focused candidate who is looking to progress with us as our Group continues to evolve and grow.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

Have extensive knowledge of food. Experience in Italian and European cuisine will be favourable.

Have experience managing a team of floor staff and successfully running shifts

Be a good communicator and be able to manage interactions between back and front of house

Assist the Restaurant Manager in their control of stock, beverage program, training, development and venue presentation

Ensurehigh levels of customer service, exceeding customer expectations and building personal rapport with our extensive cohort of regular guests

Be hands on and confident in making autonomous decisions

Have a high level of organisational and time management skills

Be adaptable and able to perform under pressure in a high volume setting

Keen interest and expansive knowledge of wine. WSET qualifications will be favourable, but not essential

Confidence hosting busy services, managing walk-ins, successfully flipping tables on time, and maximising the floor plan during the busy and unpredictable summer period. Experience in SevenRooms will be favourable

Work cooperatively with the Group senior management team

Have a minimum 2+ years in a similar role

Uncapped opportunity for growth / professional development within an established hospitality Group

Competitive annual salary

Ongoing training and development sessions

Generous employee discounts across all Reymond Group venues and events

What do you need?

Ability to demonstrate a high level of management skills

A professional demeanour and presentation

A friendly, energetic personality with an ability to build rapport easily, with both your coworkers and clientele

An attractive salary will be offered to the right candidate.

Please note that all resumes mustbe accompanied with a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria.

All applications are strictly confidential.