Restaurant Manager

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Botanical Hotel in Melbourne is seeking a driven Restaurant Manager to lead our Brasserie, bar and private dining services, ensuring seamless hospitality and high standards.

You will work with Operations Manager, chefs and FOH team, plan menus, manage staff rosters, monitor costs, and deliver outstanding guest experiences. This role offers opportunities for development in a lively, iconic venue near South Yarra.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in restaurant management or similar hospitality role.
• Strong leadership, training and team supervision abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Organising and controlling daily restaurant operations across the Brasserie, bar and private dining areas to ensure efficient dining and hospitality services.
• Planning menus and seasonal offerings in consultation with chefs, considering customer preferences and budgets.
• Coordinating private dining experiences and events, including staffing and guest requirements.
• Managing procurement and costing of food, beverages and other goods within budgets.
• Maintaining stock records, financial transactions and daily performance.
• Monitoring costs, labour, wastage and stock control to meet targets.
• Training and developing restaurant staff, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Preparing staff rosters and duty allocations for lunch, dinner and events.
• Conducting team briefings and ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Managing reservations and dining room arrangements.
• Assuring food and beverage quality aligns with service standards.
• Engaging with guests and handling feedback professionally.
• Ensuring health and safety and liquor licensing compliance.
• Reviewing procedures and identifying improvements.
• Providing regular updates to Operations Manager on staff performance and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Customer service

Training & development

Organisation

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Restaurant Manager to join our experienced hospitality team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a busy, multifaceted venue and is confident taking responsibility for restaurant operations.

Working closely with our Operations Manager, chefs and front-of-house team, you will oversee the smooth running of our Brasserie, bar and private dining services, ensuring our guests continue to enjoy the high standards Botanical Hotel is known for.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, organised and passionate about hospitality, with the ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day running of the venue.

• Be part of an exciting, multifaceted Melbourne hospitality venue.
• Work with some of the best seasonal and sustainable produce, wines and craft beers Victoria has to offer.
• Receive expert training and guidance from our experienced team of hospitality professionals.
• Take on genuine responsibility and play an important role in the daily running of our venue.
• Be mentored by a long-serving, supportive management team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A workplace that values teamwork and work-life balance.
• Convenient South Yarra location, with public transport within walking distance.
• Work at an iconic venue close to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Restaurant Manager to join our experienced hospitality team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a busy, multifaceted venue and is confident taking responsibility for restaurant operations.

Working closely with our Operations Manager, chefs and front-of-house team, you will oversee the smooth running of our Brasserie, bar and private dining services, ensuring our guests continue to enjoy the high standards Botanical Hotel is known for.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, organised and passionate about hospitality, with the ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day running of the venue.

Benefits

• Be part of an exciting, multifaceted Melbourne hospitality venue.
• Work with some of the best seasonal and sustainable produce, wines and craft beers Victoria has to offer.
• Receive expert training and guidance from our experienced team of hospitality professionals.
• Take on genuine responsibility and play an important role in the daily running of our venue.
• Be mentored by a long-serving, supportive management team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A workplace that values teamwork and work-life balance.
• Convenient South Yarra location, with public transport within walking distance.
• Work at an iconic venue close to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Task & responsibilities

• Organising and controlling daily restaurant operations across the Brasserie, bar and private dining areas to ensure efficient dining and hospitality services.
• Planning menus and seasonal offerings in consultation with chefs, taking into account customer preferences, produce availability and operational requirements.
• Planning and coordinating private dining experiences, special functions and events, including staffing, service arrangements and guest requirements.
• Arranging the purchasing and pricing of food, beverages and other goods in accordance with established budgets.
• Maintaining accurate records of stock levels, purchases, financial transactions and daily operational performance.
• Monitoring food and beverage costs, labour expenses, wastage and stock control to support financial and operational targets.
• Selecting, training, supervising and developing restaurant staff, including providing guidance, feedback and ongoing performance support.
• Preparing staff rosters, allocating duties and managing staffing requirements across lunch, dinner and function services.
• Conducting team briefings, coordinating service preparation and directing staff to ensure the smooth delivery of each service.
• Overseeing reservations, dining room arrangements, table allocations and service requirements across the venue’s dining spaces.
• Monitoring the quality and presentation of food and beverages to ensure consistency with Botanical Hotel’s service standards.
• Engaging with guests, assessing customer satisfaction and managing feedback or complaints in a professional manner.
• Ensuring all dining areas are clean, functional and appropriately presented, with facilities maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Monitoring compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, liquor licensing and other relevant hospitality regulations.
• Reviewing restaurant procedures, addressing operational issues and identifying opportunities to improve service standards and efficiency.
• Providing regular operational updates to the Operations Manager, including staff performance, service outcomes and cost management.

Qualification & experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in restaurant management or a similar hospitality management role.
• Relevant hospitality qualifications, which will be highly regarded, although equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to train, supervise and motivate a team.
• Experience coordinating daily restaurant operations, staff rosters and busy service periods.
• A sound understanding of food and beverage operations, stock management, budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• A genuine passion for food, wine and delivering quality hospitality experiences.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to remain organised and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety, workplace health and safety and liquor licensing requirements.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.