Restaurant manager

Parkbongsook city; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Chinatown Pty Ltd in Sydney CBD is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a premium Korean dining venue. You will own front-of-house and kitchen operations, report to Directors, and drive financial performance while maintaining top-tier service.

The role requires fluency in English and Korean, AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (or 1 year of full-time Restaurant Manager experience), and full availability for rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management or 1 year of full-time Restaurant Manager experience.
• Fluency in English and Korean is essential for leadership and coordination.
• Proven ability to manage restaurant financials, inventory, and staff rosters.
• Strong interpersonal and crisis-management abilities in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen leadership and coordinate with Head Chef and kitchen staff.
• Oversee restaurant budget, payroll, purchasing, and cost control.
• Direct front-of-house operations during peak service and large events.
• Engage with customers to gather feedback and maintain high service standards.
• Ensure NSW Food Authority, WHS compliance and hygiene.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Korean

Financial management

Staff rostering

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Pay: AU$130,000.00 – AU$150,000.00 per year

Job Description

Restaurant Manager – Premium Korean Dining

Location: Sydney CBD NSW

Work Type: Full Time

Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 + Superannuation

About Us

Join the leadership team at PBS Chinatown Pty Ltd, an authentic and premium Korean dining venue located in the Sydney CBD.

We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional, high-energy dining experience that celebrates traditional Korean culinary arts with a modern edge. We are currently searching for a business-focused, culturally competent Restaurant Manager to take full ownership of our venue's front-of-house and kitchen operations.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will hold ultimate accountability for daily operations, financial performance, supplier relationships, and staff coordination. A pivotal part of this role involves acting as the central management bridge between our specialised Korean-speaking kitchen team and our customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Leadership & Synergy: Manage, coordinate, and work in close alignment with our Head Chef and kitchen staff. Utilise fluent Korean language skills to ensure smooth back-of-house workflow, recipe consistency, and immediate execution of operational directives.
• Financial & Supply Chain Control: Oversee the restaurant budget, payroll, purchasing, manage food and labour costs, and maintain active commercial relationships with specialised Korean food and beverage importers.
• Event & Floor Management: Direct front-of-house floor operations during peak service, coordinate high-volume table settings, and orchestrate large-scale group bookings and catered functions.
• Patron Relations: Proactively interface with our diverse customer base to gather feedback, ensuring service standards and traditional presentation stay top-tier.
• WHS & Safety Compliance: Translate and enforce local NSW Food Authority standards and Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures for kitchen staff, ensuring zero-compromise kitchen hygiene and the safe handling of specialised kitchen equipment.

What We Are Looking For

An AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, OR a minimum of 1 years of full-time experience working as a Restaurant Manager.

Professional fluency in both English and Korean is essential for this position to effectively lead, train, and manage our native Korean-speaking kitchen team, as well as coordinate with niche suppliers. Proven capacity to manage restaurant financials, inventory control, and staff rosters. Excellent interpersonal and crisis-management abilities in a demanding hospitality environment.

Full availability to work a rotating full-time roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Language

Korean (Preferred)

Work Location

In person