Restaurant Manager

Hospitality and Leisure Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Hospitality and Leisure Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take ownership of a serious dining room in a new CBD venue, with a strong service culture and ambitious hospitality team.

The role features a 170-seat operation, a six-person management structure, and a structured 45-hour week with leadership shared across the team. Salary ranges from $90K–$105K base plus super and tips, with sponsorship available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experienced in premium, high-volume Sydney restaurant environments.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Able to lead a sizeable team and manage service operations.
• Comfortable dealing confidently with guests and clients.
• Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead service for a 170-seat dining room and bar.
• Oversee rosters, systems and reporting to keep operations moving.
• Set and maintain high standards of presentation and service.
• Develop and mentor team members to build a strong, capable staff.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Guest relations

Job description

There are Restaurant Manager roles - and then there are opportunities to take ownership of a serious dining room and be part of something being built for the long term.

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a substantial new CBD dining destination with a strong service culture, high expectations and a genuinely ambitious hospitality team.

This is a 170-seat restaurant and bar operating from lunch through to late, with a six-person management structure and genuine shared leadership across the week.

What we're looking for

You are already a confident Restaurant Manager who knows what great hospitality looks like.

You will ideally have experience in a premium, high-volume Sydney restaurant or hospitality group and be comfortable leading a sizeable team, managing service, driving standards and dealing confidently with guests.

Importantly, this role has a strong administrative and organisational component - rosters, systems, communication, reporting and keeping the operation moving properly matter just as much as being visible on the floor.

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes genuine pride in presentation, service and detail
• Leads from the front and sets the standard for the team
• Is commercially aware and highly organised
• Enjoys developing people and building a strong team
• Has the confidence and personality to deal with a sophisticated Sydney clientele
• Brings energy, maturity and a genuine passion for hospitality

The opportunity

This is a serious restaurant, a serious team and a role where high standards are expected - and career progression is real.

The working week is structured around a shared management team, with an expectation of 45 hours per week or less, rather than the endless hours often associated with senior restaurant management.

$90K–$105K base + super + tips, depending on experience.

Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

If you're currently a Restaurant Manager in one of Sydney's leading restaurants, or you're an exceptional Assistant Venue/Restaurant Manager ready to step up, we'd like to hear from you.