RESTAURANT MANAGER

THISBOWL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Staff discounts

Training and progression

Team events

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

THISBOWL in Melbourne is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead one of our vibrant venues. You’ll support an incredible team, coach Restaurant Supervisors and Mixers, and help grow the THISBOWL brand with us.

You’ll oversee daily operations, manage financial performance, maintain food safety standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences every time. A passion for food, leadership and a proactive, team‑driven approach are essential to succeed in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading restaurant teams and operations.
• Ability to drive customer experience and team performance.
• Proactive, initiative-taking attitude and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Role model THISBOWL’s culture and standards.
• Understand key metrics (sales and costs) for growth.
• Manage reporting, sales and expenses.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, every time.
• Maintain food safety and daily quality standards.
• Coach and develop team members to grow with us.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant operations

Team motivation

People-first culture

Initiative

Integrity

Customer service

Job description

The Role

As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing one of our restaurants, supporting an incredible team, and growing the THISBOWL brand with us. You’ll lead Restaurant Supervisors and Mixers to deliver delicious food, and exceptional customer experiences, every time.

Skills And Experience

You’ll have:

• A passion for food and restaurant operations
• The desire to make an impact on customers and team members
• A can-do work ethic and ability to take initiative on projects
• The ability to lead, motivate, and build efficient teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership ability, approachability, and a reputation as a role model
• Characteristics reflective of THISBOWL’s ethos: self-motivated, positivity, service-oriented, flexible, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting To Your Operations Manager Or Area Manager, You’ll Oversee The Day-to-day Operations Of Your Restaurant, Working With Restaurant Team Members (who We Call ‘Mixers’) And Restaurant Supervisors, To Coordinate Restaurant Operations To Deliver An Exceptional Customer Experience While Managing Financial Performance. You’ll Be Expected To

• Role model and reinforce THISBOWL’s people and culture standards
• Understand and take action on key metrics (e.g. restaurant sales and costs) to allow for future growth
• Manage all expected reporting, sales and expenses
• Deliver superior customer service, to every customer, every time
• Maintain critical standards of product quality, daily food safety and sanitation
• Supervise and coach team members to grow with us.

Benefits

What you can expect when you’re part of the THISBOWL Fam:

• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Discounts across locations (yes, even on your days off)
• Training and continuous opportunities for career advancement
• Team parties, sport events, and heaps more. We’re always up to something!

Why Thisbowl?

THISBOWL is one of Australia’s fastest-growing food brands, offering fresh, made-to-order bowls with an Asian twist. Founded in 2016 in Bondi, we have expanded to over 60 locations across the east coast of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast). In 2024, we began our global expansion with the opening of our first restaurant in New York City. Our founding mission – to change the culture of fast food – continues to drive our team of quality-obsessed foodies as we grow.

So why join us? Well, we’re not your average ‘fast food’ brand—we’re all about doing things differently. If you love great food, leading with heart, and growing in a team that backs your growth, you’ll fit right in. We’re here to help you thrive, not just work.

The Interview Process

Here’s what you can expect during our recruitment process:

• Initial pre-screen call with our Recruitment team (20 min)
• 1st round interview – diving deeper into your experience and the scope of the role (45 min)
• In-store trial with one of our Operations leaders – getting ‘on the mix’ with one of our teams (2 hours)
• Final interview – wrap up of your trial and the role (1 hour)
• Reference checks and move to offer.