Restaurant Manager

Beverly; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous tips

Ongoing training and development

Career progression within a growing/h

Job summary

Beverly Rooftop in South Yarra is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead our front of house team. You will own recruitment, onboarding and training, while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires leadership, strong food and wine knowledge, and the ability to stay calm during busy service. Availability on public holidays and weekends is essential; RSA is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' management experience in a premium restaurant.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding and training front of house staff.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
• Strong food and wine knowledge.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and positive during busy service.
• Availability to work public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Current RSA certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead lunch and dinner service with confidence and energy.
• Create memorable guest experiences and build genuine relationships with regulars.
• Own recruitment and onboarding for the front of house team.
• Deliver regular, ongoing staff training to build a knowledgeable, high-functioning team.
• Manage rostering in line with labour budgets.
• Support, coach and develop the team day-to-day, driving service standards and attention to detail.
• Manage bookings and maximise the dining experience alongside the reservations team.
• Work closely with our kitchen and bar teams to deliver seamless service.
• Help build a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Recruitment

Training

Food & Beverage knowledge

Organisational skills

Guest experience

Education

RSA Certification

Job description

Restaurant Manager
Beverly Rooftop | South Yarra

About Beverly
Perched above South Yarra, Beverly is one of Melbourne's leading rooftop restaurants, combining exceptional food, premium drinks and panoramic views with genuine hospitality.

Since opening, we've built a reputation for creating memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. We're passionate about developing great people and creating a workplace where hospitality professionals can build long-term careers.

We're now looking for an exceptional Restaurant Manager to help lead our front of house team.

The Opportunity
This is more than a floor manager role.

You'll be responsible for all aspects of our front of house operation from rostering and recruitment through to training and day-to-day service standards. Working alongside our General Manager and leadership team, you'll take ownership of the guest experience, lead service from the floor and help develop a high-performing team that delivers consistently exceptional hospitality.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys leading people, loves great food and wine and thrives in busy service.

Please note this role requires working public holidays as well as Saturdays and Sundays, in line with our trading hours.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead lunch and dinner service with confidence and energy
• Create memorable guest experiences and build genuine relationships with regulars
• Own recruitment and onboarding for the front of house team
• Deliver regular, ongoing staff training to build a knowledgeable, high-functioning team
• Manage rostering in line with labour budgets
• Support, coach and develop the team day-to-day, driving service standards and attention to detail across every shift
• Manage bookings and maximise the dining experience alongside the reservations team
• Work closely with our kitchen and bar teams to deliver seamless service
• Help build a positive, high-performing team culture

About You

• Minimum three years' management experience in a premium restaurant
• Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding and training front of house staff
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Strong food and wine knowledge
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive during busy service
• Availability to work public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays
• A current RSA

Why Join Beverly?

• Join one of Melbourne's leading rooftop hospitality venues
• Genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group
• Work with an experienced leadership team passionate about developing great people
• Competitive salary plus generous tips
• Ongoing training and development