Restaurant Manager

Red Gum Bbq Trading; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gum BBQ is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our Front of House team across Melbourne venues, delivering exceptional service and day-to-day operational excellence.

You'll coach, develop and inspire a high-performing team, manage daily operations with care, consistency and attention to detail, and lead from the floor to set the standard for guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior Front of House leadership role.
• Strong coaching and people development skills.
• Highly organized with a focus on service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor and set the standard for outstanding guest experiences.
• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations with care, consistency and attention to detail.
• Coach, develop and inspire a high-performing FOH team across Melbourne venues.
• Collaborate with venues to ensure smooth service during peak times.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Operations management

Guest experience

Job description

Job Description

Who is Red Gum BBQ?

Red Gum BBQ is widely known as Australia's BBQ mecca, with two venues located in Red Hill & Seaford. While each venue has its own personality and style, they are united by what makes Red Gum special - warm hospitality, bold food, unforgettable service, and a culture where our people feel valued, challenged and supported to do their best work.

As we continue to evolve and grow, we're looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help drive exceptional service, strong team culture, and operational excellence across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who loves building teams, leading from the floor, and creating memorable experiences for guests.

What's in it for you?

• We believe good hospitality leadership shouldn't require burnout
• This is a true 40-hour management role, mostly daytime shifts. You'll be present during our busiest times (which means most weekends), but you will manage your schedule to ensure the team is supported and you'll have regular weekends off
• A leadership role within a values-driven team
• Flexibility to work across both our Seaford & Red Hill locations
• A unique hospitality business with incredible growth opportunities

The Role

We're looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our Front of House team and deliver exceptional service, strong team culture, and day-to-day operational excellence.

You will

• Lead from the front and set the standard for outstanding guest experiences
• Be hands-on and present
• Coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing team
• Manage daily operations with care, consistency, and attention to detail

About You

You're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and genuinely loves looking after both your team and guests.

You:

• Have proven experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leadership role
• Are confident leading, coaching, and developing teams
• Lead with warmth, accountability, and integrity
• Are highly organised, operationally strong, and service-driven
• Take pride in creating memorable guest experiences

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's fastest-growing food brands.