Restaurant Manager

EJ Franchising Pty Ltd; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

El Jannah is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead one of its Australian outlets. You will drive daily operations, uphold guest‑first service, and develop a high‑performing team while ensuring food quality, safety and WHS compliance.

You will oversee recruitment, rosters and performance management, manage costs and inventory, and build strong community connections. A senior, hands‑on leadership role with accountability for the restaurant’s success.

Qualificações

• Experience as Restaurant Manager in fast-paced hospitality or QSR.
• Ability to lead and coach large teams.
• Strong commercial acumen incl. labour, cost and inventory management.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and WHS compliance.
• Calm, confident leadership under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Uphold guest-first service standards.
• Develop and lead management and team members.
• Ensure food quality, safety and WHS compliance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and rosters.
• Manage labour, payroll and admin tasks.
• Monitor sales, costs and profitability against targets.
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relations.
• Address guest feedback professionally.
• Engage with the local community.

Conhecimentos

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Food safety

WHS compliance

Labour management

Decision making

Communication

Flexibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

El Jannah is an iconic Australian brand that began in 1998 in Granville, Sydney, with a simple idea: serve honest, authentic Lebanese-Australian food that brings people together. More than two decades on, our legendary charcoal chicken, bold flavours and energetic restaurants continue to create memorable experiences guests love across Australia. As we continue to grow, we stay focused on what matters most: great food, great people and genuine connection.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Restaurant Manager to lead one of our restaurants and bring the El Jannah experience to life every day. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant, from guest experience and team culture to food quality, safety and commercial results.

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll set the tone for the business, lead and develop your management team, and create an environment where both guests and team members feel welcome, supported and proud to be part of El Jannah.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the overall day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant
• Championing the EJ Way, a guest‑first culture and ensuring consistently high service standards
• Building, leading and developing a high‑performing management and team member group
• Driving strong food quality, cleanliness, food safety and WHS compliance
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, rostering and performance management
• Managing labour, payroll and operational administration
• Monitoring sales, costs and profitability, and delivering against business targets
• Managing stock, inventory, ordering and supplier relationships
• Handling guest feedback professionally and proactively
• Building strong connections within the local community

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Restaurant Manager in QSR or fast‑paced hospitality
• Proven ability to lead, coach, inspire, energise and develop large teams
• Performance and outcome driven with strong commercial acumen, including labour, cost and inventory management
• Sound knowledge of food safety, WHS and compliance requirements
• A calm, confident leadership style with the ability to lead under pressure
• Strong communication, organisation and decision‑making skills
• A genuine passion for food, people and guest experience
• Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings and weekends
• Lead an iconic Australian brand with a strong culture and loyal guests
• Real autonomy and accountability in running your restaurant
• A fast‑paced, rewarding environment where your leadership truly matters
• Clear career pathways building leadership, operational and management capabilities to further your career with a growing national brand
• If you’re ready to lead a restaurant you’re proud of, develop great people and deliver experiences guests love, we’d love to hear from you.