Restaurant Manager – Premium Italian Waterfront

a'Mare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Staff dining discounts

Job summary

Vista'Mare at Crown Sydney seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence. Located in the harbourfront precinct, this premium Italian dining destination is part of Maestro Hospitality's Italian Dining Hub.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid understanding of Italian cuisine and wine, and a proven track record in high-volume hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience managing premium Italian or European-style venues.
• Knowledge of Italian food, wine and hospitality.
• WSET qualification or formal wine studies desirable.
• Experience with SevenRooms or similar reservation platforms.
• Strong financial acumen including labour, wage and cost control.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leadership role.
• Current NSW RSA Certificate.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with POS and reservation systems.
• Immaculate grooming and professional presentation.
• Ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Onboarding requirements including a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences that exceed expectations.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations from breakfast through to evening service.
• Recruit, onboard, train and mentor team members.
• Drive service standards and foster a positive team culture.
• Manage rosters, labour costs and productivity.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership team.
• Monitor stock, ordering and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and Crown Sydney procedures.
• Resolve guest feedback professionally and proactively.
• Contribute to business growth through strong leadership and operational excellence.

Skills

Experience managing premium Italian or

European-style venues

Knowledge of Italian food, wine and

Hospitality leadership

Strong financial acumen

Leadership and people management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

POLICE CHECK onboarding

Education

WSET qualification or formal wine studies

Current NSW RSA Certificate

Tools

SevenRooms

Job description

Vista'Mare at Crown Sydney seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence. Located in the harbourfront precinct, this premium Italian dining destination is part of Maestro Hospitality's Italian Dining Hub.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid understanding of Italian cuisine and wine, and a proven track record in high-volume hospitality.