Restaurant Manager

Honeysuckle Restaurant; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

Honeysuckle Restaurant in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on management role, responsible for the overall front-of-house operation and the smooth running of service, working closely with the Owner/Chef.

You will lead the FOH team, manage reservations and service flow, plan rosters, train staff and maintain high standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as Restaurant Manager or Venue Manager or experienced Assistant Manager.
• Strong knowledge of beverage, wine, cocktails & restaurant operations.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Confidence managing a busy service.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with rostering, labour management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the FOH team
• Taking ownership of daily restaurant operations
• Ensuring consistently high standards of service and hospitality
• Managing reservations, floor plans and service flow
• Preparing and managing staff rosters
• Training and onboarding new team members
• Managing staff performance and maintaining a positive team culture
• Monitoring labour costs and staffing levels
• Managing stock, ordering and wastage
• Ensuring food safety, workplace health and safety standards are maintained
• Handling customer feedback and resolving issues professionally
• Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Maintaining the presentation and cleanliness of the restaurant
• Leading from the floor during busy services

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Beverage & wine knowledge

Rostering

Cost control

Hospitality/guest experience

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Honeysuckle Restaurant Manager | Buderim, Sunshine Coast

Full-time | Tuesday–Saturday | Competitive salary + super

Honeysuckle Restaurant is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team in Buderim.

We are an established, highly regarded modern Asian hatted restaurant on the Sunshine Coast, with a strong local following and a reputation for quality food, hospitality and service.

This is an important role within our business. We are looking for someone who doesn't simply manage a shift, but someone who can take ownership of the restaurant, lead the team and help drive the business forward.

The Role

Working closely with the Owner/Chef, you will be responsible for the overall front-of-house operation and the smooth running of service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the FOH team
• Taking ownership of daily restaurant operations
• Ensuring consistently high standards of service and hospitality
• Managing reservations, floor plans and service flow
• Preparing and managing staff rosters
• Training and onboarding new team members
• Managing staff performance and maintaining a positive team culture
• Monitoring labour costs and staffing levels
• Managing stock, ordering and wastage
• Ensuring food safety, workplace health and safety standards are maintained
• Handling customer feedback and resolving issues professionally
• Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Maintaining the presentation and cleanliness of the restaurant
• Leading from the floor during busy services

Who We're Looking For

The right person will be:

A leader, not just a supervisor.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or experienced Assistant Manager
• Strong knowledge of beverage, wine, cocktails & restaurant operations
• Excellent communication and people-management skills
• Confidence managing a busy service
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with rostering, labour management and cost control
• A genuine understanding of hospitality and guest experience
• A hands-on approach and willingness to lead by example
• A positive, professional and reliable attitude
• The ability to make decisions and take responsibility

We are particularly interested in someone who wants to build something long-term, rather than simply looking for their next job.

Why Join Honeysuckle?

• Established and well-known hatted award Sunshine Coast restaurant
• Strong reputation for food and hospitality
• Work directly with the Owner/Chef
• Real opportunity to influence the business and its future
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Tuesday–Saturday trading
• Opportunity for long-term career growth

This is a hands-on management position. We want someone who enjoys being on the floor, knows how to lead a team and takes pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

If you are an experienced hospitality professional ready to take the next step and become a key part of a successful restaurant we’d love to hear from you.