Restaurant Manager

North Fitzroy Arms Hotel; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Fitzroy Arms Hotel is seeking a hands-on FOH Restaurant Manager to lead our busy dining room and bar during peak services. You will set the tone for staff and guests, ensuring high energy, smooth operations, and outstanding pub experiences.

The role offers flexibility to suit either full-time or casual arrangements as you work with head chef, beverage director, and the management team. We value genuine hospitality, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role in hospitality.
• Experience in a wine-focused venue preferred.
• WSET 2 or higher qualification encouraged.
• Natural leadership and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Friendly and welcoming demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the breaks and run sheet during services.
• Manage dining room and bar operations.
• Optimize wage costs and stock management.
• Follow opening and closing procedures including cash handling.
• Assist with bookings and functions enquiries.
• Lead busy services while driving revenue.
• Train FOH team members.
• Ensure licensing and council compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

WSET 2+

Communication

Team player

Hospitality experience

Education

WSET 2+

Job description

The North Fitzroy Arms is seeking a hands-on FOH Restaurant Manager for our buzzing food & wine focussed neighbourhood pub. You will be responsible for leading the team during busy services to ensure high energy, smooth operations, and outstanding pub experiences.

Opportunity to lead services in a professional hospitality venue
Work alongside a passionate management team and owner
Role is flexible to suit a full-time or casual candidate

FOH RESTAURANT MANAGER

The North Fitzroy Arms Hotel is seeking a FOH Restaurant Manager to join our dedicated and friendly team. This popular neighbourhood pub earned itself a long overdue restoration, reopening in 2024 as a food and wine focussed venue under a leading head chef and beverage director, while still retaining its heart, soul, and front bar charm. 2024 marked 150 years serving guests in the back streets of North Fitzroy, and to continue that tradition, we are in search of genuine hospitality professionals who are kind, positive, and passionate about the Hotel's direction.

THE ROLE

The position is a hands-on managerial role, where you will lead a FOH team during busy services ensuring smooth operations, high energy, and outstanding guest experiences. As a leader in the venue, you will set the tone for both staff and guests as cool, calm and collected, while delivering an outstanding pub experience. You will be supported and guided by our motivatedmanagement team and owner, whilst also working closely with the head chef, bar manager, sommelier, and entire FOH team. The role is remunerated with a competitive casual rate, and the opportunity to progress to full-time employment for the right person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the breaks and run sheet during services
• Manage/supervise both dining room and bar areas
• Ensure wage costs are and stock management are both optimised
• Follow opening and closing procedures including cash handling
• Contribute to bookings and functions enquiries
• Lead busy services whilst driving revenue
• Train FOH team members
• Licensing and council compliance

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Experience section waiting in a fast-paced dining room
• Experience in a supervisory or management role
• Experience in a wine-focussed venue and/or WSET 2 or higher qualification (prefered but not essential)
• Natural leadership drive and ability
• Sharp eye for detail and organisation
• Excellent communicator and team player
• A friendly and welcoming demeanour
• Able to create memorable interactions with our guests

The North Fitzroy Arms strives for an inclusive & respectful environment for all.