Restaurant Manager - Merivale

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Venue discounts

Career development

Job summary

Merivale's Uccello in Sydney seeks an energetic Restaurant Manager to build and lead a diverse team, delivering authentic Southern Italian dining with an emphasis on high standards and guest experience.

You will train staff through product knowledge, manage operations rhythm, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and fun in a vibrant, rooftop setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Hands-on, operational approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Focus on delivering high standards and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a diverse team.
• Establish an effective operation rhythm across the venue.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain a culture of excellence.
• Provide ongoing training through product knowledge.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Staff development

Guest experience

Job description

Overlooking a lush rooftop and the city skyline, Uccello brings the flavours of Southern Italy to Sydney with a seasonal menu inspired by fresh, locally sourced produce and traditional wood-fired cooking. Pair your meal with Italian-inspired cocktails and a curated wine list featuring Italian classics and exceptional local wines—all in a relaxed, poolside setting that feels like a holiday.

The Role

We are after an energetic, bubbly and experienced Restaurant Manager with a focus on creating a strong team culture, one that celebrates cultural diversity, and is passionate about creating an authentic and traditional experience for their guests.

You’ll be expected to build, lead and develop a diverse team, maintain a culture that strives for excellence, deliver exceptional guest experience, and have fun along the way. You’ll provide ongoing training to the team through product knowledge and be focused on establishing an effective operation rhythm across the venue.

Our team knows what it takes to deliver guest experiences like no other and with such anticipation surrounding yet another incredible development, we need managers who are:

• Strong operators with focus on delivering high standards and exceptional product
• Hands-on and operational.
• Experts at stakeholder management.
• Responsible for developing the skills of the staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture and guest relationships.
• Experienced in managing large teams in a high-volume atmosphere; 2+ years in hospitality management is essential.

The Reward

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:

• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
• Career and development opportunities, learning from the best.