Restaurant Manager

Levantine Hill Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Levantine Hill Estate in the Yarra Valley and its Byron Bay partnership with The Belongil Group is seeking an accomplished Restaurant Manager to lead on-site restaurant, cellar door and events across two distinctive luxury destinations.

You will work closely with the General Manager to inspire a high-performing team and drive operational excellence, delivering hospitality that reflects the brand’s prestige.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience leading a restaurant or premium hospitality operation.
• Passion for exceptional food, wine and guest experiences.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop a front-of-house team.
• Strong operational judgment and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing hospitality team
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences across restaurant, cellar door, and events operations
• Drive service standards synonymous with Levantine Hill and The Belongil brands
• Oversee reservations, labour management, reporting and daily operations
• Manage premium functions and experiences from planning through to execution
• Support commercial performance while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Guest experience

Team coaching

Operations

Job description

Some venues provide service. Others create moments people remember.

At Levantine Hill Estate, hospitality is an art form.

Set among the vines of the Yarra Valley, our estate brings together extraordinary wine, considered dining and remarkable architecture to create an experience unlike any other. Every detail has purpose. Every interaction matters. Every guest should leave with a story worth sharing.

Through our new partnership with Shannon Bennett's Belongil Group, our hospitality vision extends from the Yarra Valley to Byron Bay, creating exciting opportunities for our people to gain experience across two distinctive luxury destinations and grow their careers within an evolving hospitality group.

We are searching for an accomplished Restaurant Manager with the presence, energy and ambition to lead at this level.

This is not simply an opportunity to manage a restaurant. It is an invitation to shape the rhythm of an exceptional venue, inspire a talented team and leave your mark on one of Australia’s most distinctive luxury wine and hospitality destinations, with the opportunity to broaden your leadership experience across both Levantine Hill Estate and The Belongil in Byron Bay.

The Opportunity

As Restaurant Manager, you will lead the restaurant, cellar door and front-of-house experience at Levantine Hill, setting the standard for exceptional hospitality. Working closely with the General Manager, you will inspire a high-performing team, drive operational excellence and ensure every guest experience reflects the quality and prestige of the brand.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on the floor, connects naturally with people and takes pride in delivering memorable experiences.

You will have the opportunity to move between two distinctive luxury destinations, broaden your leadership experience, build your professional network and gain exposure to different teams, markets and styles of hospitality. For an ambitious leader, Byron Bay offers more than a change of scenery. It is a genuine opportunity to expand your capabilities under Shannon Bennett's and his team's leadership, increase your impact and grow your career across an evolving luxury hospitality group.

The Role

• Lead and inspire a high-performing hospitality team
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences across restaurant, cellar door, and events operations
• Drive service standards synonymous with the Levantine Hill and The Belongil brands
• Oversee reservations, labour management, reporting and daily operations
• Manage premium functions and experiences from planning through to execution
• Support commercial performance while maintaining an uncompromising focus on quality and guest satisfaction

The Ideal Candidate

• At least two years’ experience leading a restaurant or premium hospitality operation
• A passion for exceptional food, wine and guest experiences
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop a front-of-house team
• Strong operational judgment and commercial awareness
• Confidence managing labour, reservations, reporting, stock and service delivery
• A hands-on leadership style and a willingness to be present where you are needed most
• Exceptional attention to detail and a deep respect for quality
• Warmth, professionalism and confidence when engaging with guestsEnergy, resilience and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• A current Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate
• Australian permanent residency or citizenship
• Above all, you will bring an instinct for hospitality and the ambition to contribute to something truly special.

If you are ready to bring your leadership, imagination and commitment to excellence to one of Australia’s most remarkable wine and hospitality destinations, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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