Restaurant Manager

PANDA CAPITAL PTY LTD; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on food

Relocation or accommodation assistance

Training and career development

Job summary

China Panda Bar & Kitchen in East Perth seeks an experienced restaurant operations manager to lead day-to-day activity, open and close the venue, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure service excellence.

The role requires 3+ years in hospitality management, a Diploma in Hospitality Management is desirable, and strong leadership, rostering, and cost-control skills. Evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in restaurant/hospitality management with operations, staffing and budgeting responsibilities.
• Diploma in Hospitality Management or related qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including opening and closing the venue.
• Lead, roster, train and supervise front-of-house staff and liaise with the kitchen lead.
• Maintain high customer service standards and resolve customer complaints.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships, and control food and beverage costs.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, and report sales and profitability to the owner.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the kitchen team to develop menus and set prices.
• Drive marketing, promotions and bookings to increase revenue.
• Recruit, onboard and manage hospitality staff; maintain rosters and cash handling.

Skills

Leadership

Staff rostering

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

POS systems

Staff training

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

This is a full-time permanent position with a minimum of 38 hours per week. You will report to the business owner and work closely with our kitchen team. Shift work including evenings, weekends and public holidays is required.

Key responsibilities

Manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including opening and closing the venue

Lead, roster, train and supervise front-of-house staff and liaise with the kitchen lead

Maintain high customer service standards and resolve customer complaints

Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships, and control food and beverage costs

Prepare and monitor budgets, and report sales and profitability to the owner

Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety and other applicable regulatory requirements

Work with the kitchen team to develop menus and specials, and set prices

Drive marketing, promotions and bookings to increase revenue

Recruit, onboard and manage the performance of hospitality staff

Maintain rosters, cash handling, records and daily reporting

About you

At least 3 years of experience in a restaurant or hospitality management role, including responsibility for operations, staffing and budgets

A Diploma of Hospitality Management or a relevant business management qualification is highly regarded

Strong leadership and people management skills

Good knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements

Experience with rostering, stock control and cost management

Confidence using POS systems and basic financial reporting

A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is highly regarded, and willingness to obtain one is an advantage

Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

About us

China Panda Bar & Kitchen is a modern Chinese restaurant and bar in East Perth. Our menu covers handmade dim sum, Cantonese-style roast meats, wok mains, sizzling plates, soups, congee, noodles, rice dishes and sides, served alongside a full bar.

Staff discount on food

Relocation or accommodation assistance

Training and career development opportunities