Restaurant Manager - Full-Time Lead, Drive Service & Growth

Hecho En Mexico; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecho En Mexico Kingston is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in our Kingston dining room. You will oversee service, develop the team, manage costs and ensure guests enjoy an excellent dining experience.

The role requires more than three years of hospitality management experience, a relevant qualification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• More than three years of relevant experience in restaurant, cafe or hospitality management.
• A relevant qualification in hospitality management, business management or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in staff rostering, stock control, budgeting and cost management.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain service standards in a busy restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety, workplace safety and responsible service requirements.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Recruit, train, roster and supervise staff.
• Lead the team to deliver efficient service and maintain high customer service standards.
• Manage reservations, dining arrangements, functions and customer enquiries.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
• Monitor sales, budgets, labour costs and operating expenses.
• Manage inventory, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team on menu planning, food quality and service coordination.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, workplace safety and responsible service standards.
• Oversee cash handling, daily reconciliation and operational records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Staff rostering

Stock control

Budgeting

Cost management

Food safety

Workplace safety

Responsible service

Education

Hospitality management qualification

Job description

Hecho En Mexico Kingston is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in our Kingston dining room. You will oversee service, develop the team, manage costs and ensure guests enjoy an excellent dining experience.

The role requires more than three years of hospitality management experience, a relevant qualification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.