Restaurant Manager – Private Club Dining Leader

Cathedral Management Pty; Thornton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathedral Lodge & Golf Club in Thornton, VIC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house operations at a premier private golf destination. You will oversee daily dining service and ensure exceptional guest experiences for members and visitors.

Working with F&B and Kitchen teams, you will manage staff, floors, bookings, briefings, and training while upholding RSA, food safety and presentation standards to drive a high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within restaurant or food and beverage operations.
• Diploma in Hospitality qualification.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day restaurant and front-of-house operations
• Leading, supervising and supporting the restaurant service team
• Coordinating restaurant service to ensure a seamless member and guest experience
• Managing daily floor plans, sections, bookings and service requirements
• Conducting pre-service briefings and allocating team responsibilities
• Maintaining exceptional food, wine and beverage service standards
• Developing strong knowledge of menus, wines and beverage offerings
• Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth communication throughout service
• Anticipating member and guest needs and resolving service issues professionally
• Training and developing front-of-house employees
• Supporting onboarding and ongoing service training
• Ensuring presentation, grooming and uniform standards are maintained
• Assisting with functions, events and special dining experiences
• Ensuring RSA, food safety and relevant workplace procedures are followed
• Maintaining restaurant presentation and readiness to an exceptional standard
• Supporting stock control, ordering and beverage management where required
• Building a positive, professional and high-performing team culture

Education

Diploma in Hospitality

Job description

Cathedral Lodge & Golf Club in Thornton, VIC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house operations at a premier private golf destination. You will oversee daily dining service and ensure exceptional guest experiences for members and visitors.

Working with F&B and Kitchen teams, you will manage staff, floors, bookings, briefings, and training while upholding RSA, food safety and presentation standards to drive a high-performing team culture.