Restaurant Manager: Angourie Resort

NRMA Parks and Resorts; Yamba; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Angourie Resort’s signature dining venue, Tides Kitchen & Bar, seeks a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead front‑of‑house operations and guest experiences at a coastal resort near Yamba. You’ll drive service across restaurant, café, kiosk and bar, coaching a high‑performing team while managing rosters and stock to meet demand.

Reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage, you’ll partner with the Head Chef to ensure seamless service delivery and elevated guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or lead F&B role.
• Strong front-of-house experience in hospitality venues such as restaurants, hotels or resorts.
• Outstanding people leadership with coaching and development skills.
• Experience managing rosters and labour costs.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Current RSA certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead all front-of-house operations across outlets including the café, kiosk and bar.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences to drive positive reviews and loyalty.
• Train, mentor and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Create a positive team culture focused on service excellence.
• Develop rosters aligned to demand and labour budgets.
• Manage ordering and stock for kiosk, café and beverage operations.
• Oversee bar operations, including RSA compliance and beverage standards.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and Head of F&B to ensure seamless service.
• Identify opportunities to improve service standards and efficiency.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Front-of-house operations

Roster planning

RSA certification

Guest experience

Job description

We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operation at Tides Kitchen & Bar, the signature dining experience at Angourie Resort.

Nestled amongst beautiful rainforest just minutes from Yamba's iconic beaches, Angourie Resort is home to Tides Kitchen & Bar, where modern Australian cuisine, exceptional service and a relaxed coastal atmosphere come together. Think quality dining without the pretence, a place where guests can enjoy outstanding food and genuine hospitality in a welcoming setting.

Reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage, you'll be the driving force behind our front-of-house operation, leading restaurant, café and bar service while creating an experience that keeps guests coming back.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives on coaching teams, elevating service standards and being part of a growing food and beverage offering.

What You’ll Do

As Restaurant Manager, you'll lead from the front and create an environment where both guests and team members can thrive.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead all front-of-house operations across Tides Kitchen & Bar, the café, kiosk and bar outlets
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences that drive positive reviews, repeat visitation and guest loyalty
• Train, mentor and develop a high-performing front-of-house team
• Create a positive and engaging team culture focused on service excellence
• Develop and manage rosters aligned to business demand and labour budgets
• Manage ordering and stock control for the kiosk, café and beverage operations
• Oversee bar operations, including RSA compliance and beverage standards
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Head of Food & Beverage to ensure seamless service delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve service standards, efficiency and guest satisfaction

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager, or Lead Food & Beverage role
• Strong front-of-house experience within a restaurant, hotel, resort or hospitality venue
• Outstanding people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams
• Experience managing rosters and labour costs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Current RSA certification
• Availability to work a Tuesday to Saturday roster, including a mix of daytime and evening shifts

Know You Belong

We’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

If you're a hospitality leader who loves developing people, creating memorable dining experiences and leading teams from the front, we'd love to hear from you.