Restaurant Manager – South Yarra Melbourne

Hospitality Recruits; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a modern Thai restaurant in South Yarra, Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of management experience in hospitality, focusing on excellent service and team leadership. Responsibilities include maintaining standards, planning menus, and overseeing reservations. This role offers a healthy work/life balance with competitive salary of $67 to $70K plus super.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in a similar management role.
• Strong understanding of rostering and operational costings.
• Available to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company standards of service and presentation.
• Plan and develop seasonal menus and wine matching.
• Manage and oversee reservations and customer service.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Diploma of Hospitality

Job description

Location: Melbourne Work Type: Full Time Salary: $67 to $70K + super

This is an opportunity for a Restaurant Manager to work in the heart of South Yarra Melbourne in this modern Thai restaurant which is inspired by the hustle and bustle of Bangkok.

We are looking for a bright, positive and motivated individual as our Restaurant Manager while working with a team to deliver exceptional service and guest experience standards.

This role provides a work/life balance with service covering 5 dinners and 1 lunch (sat) p/w and hours generally from 3pm – 11pm

Our team:

• Delivers excellent customer service and communication skills
• Is always service-driven and customer-focused
• Works with a friendly attitude, won’t be afraid to ask questions and are confident in the job they do
• Believe strongly in the values of an inclusive, trustworthy and driven work force

About you:

• You will demonstrate at least three years experience in similar management role
• You will have a very good hospitality business acumen, understanding of rostering, operational costings and team development
• You are a dedicated hospitality professional
• You will be available to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• You will be keen to learn and expand on your existing hospitality management knowledge
• You will enjoy team work and a customer focused environment
• Wine knowledge a distinct advantage

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in the following and duties will include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining company standards of service and presentation
• Planning and development of seasonal menus, wine matching and special event menus
• Maintaining purchasing, stock levels and staffing costs in line with weekly and monthly budgets
• Managing and overseeing reservations and customer service in a busy dining room
• Managing health and safety requirements
• Participating in recruitment, training and supervising of new staff

If this is you, then please apply. Only successful candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

A Diploma of Hospitality or minimum 3 years’ experience

The salary range is $67 to $70K + super