Restaurant Manager - Hands-On Leader, 38-Hour Week, Growth

Stories Perth Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management meals

Staff discounts across Nokturnl family

Two rostered days off per week

TOIL for public holidays

Job summary

Ugly Baby, part of Nokturnl, seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead on the floor in our busy Perth venue, bringing energy and a hands-on approach. You will manage bookings, optimise table turns, drive revenue, and train staff to deliver great hospitality with a fun, professional vibe.

Collaborating with chefs and Group Operations, you’ll uphold service standards, handle guest feedback, and foster a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a high-volume restaurant.
• Hands-on service is a must and you lead from the front.
• Strong floor management: bookings, table turns, guest expectations and maximizing covers.
• Commercial mindset focusing on revenue, spend per head and service standards.
• Experience training, motivating and developing staff, including upselling and product knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with chefs, management and Group Operations.
• Knowledge of SevenRooms, Bepoz and TANDA is advantageous.
• Current WA RSA Certificate and full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the floor with hands-on service and front-line presence.
• Manage bookings, table turns and guest expectations to maximise covers.
• Drive revenue and manage spend per head while maintaining service standards.
• Train, motivate and develop staff, with a strong focus on upselling.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, management and Group Operations to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Customer service

Upselling

Training staff

Communication

Decision-making

Tools

SevenRooms

Bepoz

TANDA

Job description

Ugly Baby, part of Nokturnl, seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead on the floor in our busy Perth venue, bringing energy and a hands-on approach. You will manage bookings, optimise table turns, drive revenue, and train staff to deliver great hospitality with a fun, professional vibe.

Collaborating with chefs and Group Operations, you’ll uphold service standards, handle guest feedback, and foster a positive team culture.