Restaurant Manager Maha

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for Maha, offering contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine. The ideal candidate will lead the front of house and collaborate with the kitchen team to create memorable dining experiences. A minimum of 3 years in a similar role at a Hatted venue is required along with exceptional customer service skills, a strong focus on training, and a positive attitude. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Weekly and monthly strategy meetings

Competitive salary with great tips

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a Hatted venue.
• Proven ability to mentor and share knowledge.
• Must possess full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front of house team and collaborate with kitchen.
• Develop a positive and professional culture.
• Optimize labour, cost of goods, and consumables.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Culinary knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

The Delia Group is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager for our flagship venue, Maha.

Located in the heart of Melbourne, Maha boasts one of the city’s most spectacular dining rooms. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Director, Shane Delia, and his team - an opportunity that does not become available very often.

Maha has been welcoming diners through its doors for 17 years and has become established as one of Melbourne’s must visit venues, offering contemporary spice-driven cuisine inspired by the Middle East. The role will work closely with Shane Delia's operational team, will lead the front of house and collaborate with the kitchen team to achieve our goal of creating memorable experiences by exceeding expectations.

The role's priority will be on the development of a positive, engaging, and professional culture where knowledge, technique, and process are the driving pilars of your success, along with the delivery of energetic hospitality paired with exceptional service.

You will need a strong attention to the many 1% details and a solid understanding of how to optimise your labour, cost of goods, and consumables to achieve consistency, excellence, and a healthy business!

What we are looking for

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a Hatted venue
• A strong focus on training and culture
• A proven ability to mentor and share knowledge.
• Have a proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
• Have a positive attitude, enthusiasm and be self-motivated
• A strong leader who will provide support to our Operations Managers
• Great knowledge of food, produce, wine and beverages, ideally with WSET or CMS.
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Available to work nights and weekends
• Be proficient in running a hands-on business including effective rostering, inventory control, cost control and the ability to strive for the exceptional.
• Possess an RSA and be proficient in adhering to RSA legislation
• Possess full Australian working rights

The benefits

• A supportive work environment that provides stability and personal growth.
• Working within a professional, ambitious, and dedicated team of creatives.
• Career growth opportunities within the Delia Group.
• Internal training targeted at achieving excellence and support toward any external professional education.
• Weekly and Monthly strategy meetings with Group Operations.
• CBD location within 2min walk from Flinders' Station.
• The opportunity to be exposed to high profile events, locally and internationally, along with working with an extensive, award-winning wine cellar.
• Fantastic discounts across all venues within the Delia Group
• Complimentary menu and pairing tasting with each seasonal change.
• Competitive salary with great weekly tips!

The Venue

Maha has a 120-seat dining room, two private dining rooms, and a neighbouring cocktail bar with an indulgent private dining space. The Delia Group also encompasses two inner suburban wine bars, food retail brands at Melbourne airport, and ongoing collaborations with all of Melbourne’s major events and business community.

Maha is renowned as an industry-leading middle-eastern influenced restaurant in Australia, has an outstanding reputation for bold and engaging service, and a delicious menu of seasonal and sustainable ingredients, Our service style is warm, welcoming, and disciplined in our attention to details; all focused toward providing a dining experience that exceeds our guests' expectations.

Maha offers an award-winning wine list featuring both local and international wines, and a wide range of craft beers and spirits. Maha continues to celebrate recognition with three glasses from the Australian Wine List of the Year, and has been rewarded one-hat the previous sixteen years from The Age's Good Food Guide.