Restaurant Manager - Luxury Italian, Pre-Opening Lead

Work Club Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Spezia, a premium open-air Italian courtyard restaurant in Sydney’s CBD, seeks an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead F&B service operations and build a high-performing team. You will elevate the guest experience, set service standards, and collaborate with the Group F&B Ops team and Head Chef to define culture from day one.

You’ll manage reservations, floor, guest relations and profitability while ensuring RSA, WHS and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading front- and back-of-house teams in premium venues.
• Strong grasp of profit and loss, labour costs and stock control.
• Familiarity with RSA, WHS and HACCP requirements.
• Italian or Mediterranean cuisine knowledge is highly regarded.
• Pre-opening or venue-launch experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing F&B team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee reservations, floor management, service standards and guest relations.
• Develop and maintain operational systems, budgets and profitability.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and leadership to shape culture and standards.
• Ensure licensing compliance and a safe, welcoming dining environment.

Skills

People leadership

P&L management

Hospitality operations

RSA certification

WHS compliance

Italian/Mediterranean cuisine

Job description

Spezia, a premium open-air Italian courtyard restaurant in Sydney’s CBD, seeks an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead F&B service operations and build a high-performing team. You will elevate the guest experience, set service standards, and collaborate with the Group F&B Ops team and Head Chef to define culture from day one.

You’ll manage reservations, floor, guest relations and profitability while ensuring RSA, WHS and HACCP compliance.