Restaurant Manager: Lead a Fast-Paced, Guest-First Team

El Jannah; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

El Jannah is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead one of our restaurants and bring the El Jannah experience to life daily. This senior, hands-on role drives guest experience, team culture, food quality and safety, and commercial results.

You’ll set the tone for the business, develop your management team and create an environment where guests and staff feel welcome, supported and proud to be part of El Jannah.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

El Jannah is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead one of our restaurants and bring the El Jannah experience to life daily. This senior, hands-on role drives guest experience, team culture, food quality and safety, and commercial results.

You’ll set the tone for the business, develop your management team and create an environment where guests and staff feel welcome, supported and proud to be part of El Jannah.