Restaurant Manager - Secondment

Frontline Recruitment Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term secondment

Immediate start

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for a hands-on, fixed-term secondment of 6–12 months. Start ASAP to lead from the front and uphold premium service in a renowned beachfront restaurant.

You will oversee daily operations, manage front-of-house teams, rostering, guest relations and ensure memorable dining experiences while collaborating closely with the kitchen and events teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leader.
• Experience in premium or high-volume dining.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to manage rosters and costs.
• Excellent service standards and guest relations.
• Available for 6–12 month secondment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house service and guest experience.
• Lead and train FOH team; manage staff rostering.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership.
• Maintain service standards and handle customer feedback.
• Coordinate bookings, functions and daily operations.
• Support beverage/service and premium dining operations.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Staff rostering

Labour cost control

Guest relations

Service standards

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Hospitality operations

Premium dining

Job description

• Lead restaurant operations in beautiful Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast
• $90K annualised salary — a 6-12-month secondment, immediate start needed
• Take ownership of service standards, team leadership and daily operations

THE COMPANY

Our client is an iconic Sunshine Coast dining destination, renowned for its premium Italian cuisine, exceptional service and stunning beachfront location on Mooloolaba Esplanade. With a long-standing reputation for quality dining, fresh local produce and an extensive wine selection, this established restaurant offers an exciting opportunity to join a respected hospitality business with a loyal customer base and a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to step into an exciting fixed-term secondment, supporting the day-to-day operations of this established premium restaurant. Starting as soon as possible, this opportunity is expected to run for approximately 6–12 months and is ideal for a confident hospitality leader who can quickly settle into an established operation, lead from the front and maintain exceptional standards. Working closely with the wider management and kitchen teams, you will oversee restaurant service, lead and develop the front-of-house team, maintain high service standards and ensure every guest enjoys an outstanding dining experience. You will take responsibility for staff management, rostering, training, customer satisfaction and daily operational performance, while supporting beverage service, bookings, functions and the smooth coordination of restaurant operations. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication and the ability to thrive in a busy, premium dining environment.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or proven experience in a senior hospitality leadership role.
• Experience within premium restaurants, contemporary dining or high-volume hospitality operations.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, train and develop a front-of-house team.
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant service standards, guest relations and service recovery.
• Experience managing staff rosters, labour costs, operational procedures and daily performance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities during busy services.
• Confidence handling customer feedback and resolving issues professionally.
• A collaborative approach when working with kitchen leadership and other team members.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to step into an established operation at short notice.
• Availability to commence as soon as possible and commit to an anticipated 6–12-month secondment.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• $90,000 annualised salary - Immediate start available.
• Fixed-term secondment for approximately 6–12 months.
• Opportunity to join an established, highly regarded Sunshine Coast restaurant.
• Stunning beachfront location on Mooloolaba Esplanade.
• Lead a team within a premium dining operation.
• Work alongside an experienced kitchen and hospitality team.
• An excellent opportunity to utilise your leadership skills and make an immediate impact.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager seeking their next challenge, with the chance to step into a respected hospitality business and make an immediate contribution. If you're a hands‑on leader who thrives in premium dining, values exceptional service and can confidently manage the demands of a busy restaurant.