Restaurant Manager

Concept Eight Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Concept Eight Pty Ltd on Swan Street Richmond is seeking a dynamic leader to manage shifts across front and back of house, oversee wages, inventory and day-to-day operations. You will coach the team to deliver high standards of service and food, and drive cost controls to grow the restaurant.

The role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and the ability to implement marketing campaigns to engage guests and improve performance. A positive, proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in dining/kitchen/bar management with a focus on service quality and cleanliness.
• Ability to manage shifts, wages, and inventory while overseeing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise front of house and back of house operations.
• Manage wages, inventory and overall operations to maintain cost efficiency.
• Coach and develop the team to uphold high standards of service and engagement.
• Roll out national marketing campaigns and drive improvements across the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Cost control

Team coaching

Marketing campaigns

Job description

New Dine-in & Bar restaurant on Swan Street Richmond, we need a dynamic leader to add to our already awesome team.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a customer-centric hospitality legend to lead our team. You'll be highly motivated to make an impact, not afraid to bring great ideas to the table and a true people person whose priority is to ensure every customer is getting the great service and food experience we're known for. This position will see you managing shifts day-to-day, working in both the front of house and back of house (kitchen), whilst managing wages, inventory and overall operations.

• Experience dining/kitchen/bar management, leading a service; executing 100% standards around quality, service and cleanliness.
• Understand the importance of pre-shifts, peak hours, non-peak hours, and pre-close procedures.
• Understand how to control costs including labour and cost of goods
• Confidence in giving team feedback and consistent coaching.
• Ability to roll out national marketing campaigns.
• Have a flair for customer service and engagement, more importantly though, being able to coach your team the same high standards.
• Ability to roll with the punches and apply a can-do approach when faced with problems.
• Have confidence, character, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Commitment to growing the restaurant with us.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• A supportive, positive team environment
• Annual salary reviews
• Clear pathways for career growth