Restaurant Manager

Alfies Italian; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Job summary

Alfie's Italian in Newcastle, NSW seeks a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This turnkey role relies on your wine knowledge, passion for quality dining, and ability to motivate teams to excel; attractive incentives apply for sales targets.

You’ll oversee daily service, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure a seamless opening-to-closing operation across weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or managerial experience in a restaurant setting.
• Strong wine knowledge and passion for quality dining.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to drive sales and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations from opening to closing to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain high service standards and create memorable guest experiences.
• Train staff on wine and beverages to upsell and meet sales goals.
• Recruit, mentor and motivate front-of-house team.
• Oversee inventory control, stock rotation, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Staff training

Sales leadership

Hospitality experience

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Alfie’s Italian
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Performance Incentives

Position Overview

Alfie’s Italian seeks a dynamic, experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This is a turnkey role—our systems are well-established, and we’re looking for a food and wine enthusiast who can take charge, and elevate our service standards.

We'd love to hear from you if you have strong wine knowledge, a passion for quality dining, and a knack for motivating teams to excel. Attractive incentives are available for hitting key sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Manage Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities, ensuring a seamless service from opening to closing.

Service Excellence: Maintain high-quality service standards, creating memorable guest experiences.

Wine & Beverage Sales: Utilize your knowledge to train staff, identify upselling opportunities, and meet sales goals.

Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and motivate front-of-house staff, cultivating a positive, high-performance culture.

Inventory & Stock Control: Manage ordering, stock rotation, and supplier relationships to optimize costs and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a restaurant setting.

Strong wine expertise and enthusiasm for food, with the ability to train and inspire staff.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to drive sales and manage inventory effectively.

Availability for a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary & Incentives: Performance-based packages rewarding strong leadership and sales success.

Systemized Environment: Enjoy a turnkey role with established processes and support systems.

Room to Shine: Lead a vibrant Italian dining venue while contributing your unique expertise.