Restaurant Manager - The Currant Shed

The Currant Shed; McLaren Vale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-day week

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Currant Shed in McLaren Vale is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front‑of‑house team and elevate guest experiences in a celebrated vineyard setting. You’ll focus on hospitality excellence, mentoring staff and delivering a consistently memorable dining experience.

This role offers daytime hours, a five‑day week and the chance to influence the direction of a beloved destination. You’ll manage rosters, stock and budgets, work closely with the Executive Chef, and bring fresh

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Passion for great food, wine, service.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Strong operational, financial and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations for outstanding dining.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to align food, wine and service.
• Introduce new ideas and initiatives that enhance guest experience.
• Manage rosters, stock, budgets and operational requirements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and staff development.
• Maintain high standards and attention to detail.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Hospitality management

Budgeting

Rostering

Team motivation

Job description

Exceptional hospitality, a rewarding career and a lifestyle to match.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to make their mark at one of McLaren Vale's established dining destinations.

Imagine leading an exceptional restaurant in the heart of McLaren Vale, surrounded by beautiful vineyards, outstanding food and wine, and a team who share a genuine passion for hospitality.

Now imagine doing all of that without the late nights that typically go hand-in-hand with a restaurant position.

At The Currant Shed, we're looking for an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Restaurant Manager to help lead our next chapter.

We've built something special, with a reputation grounded in exceptional food, thoughtful service and memorable dining experiences. We're incredibly proud of how far we've come, and we're equally excited about what's ahead.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for someone who recognises the strengths of what's already established, while bringing fresh ideas, new perspectives and their own expertise to the table.

You'll have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions, the support of an experienced and passionate team, and the opportunity to genuinely influence the direction of a much-loved McLaren Vale dining destination.

We're not looking for someone to simply maintain what we've built. We're looking for someone who's excited about what we can achieve together.

What the role will involve

As our Restaurant Manager, you'll be at the heart of the guest experience, leading our front-of-house operations and ensuring everything we do reflects the quality and care that The Currant Shed is known for.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading, mentoring and inspiring our front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service.

Overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring a consistently outstanding dining experience.

Working closely with our Executive Chef and kitchen team to bring together exceptional food, wine and service.

Introducing new ideas and initiatives that enhance our guest experience and support the restaurant's continued growth.

Managing rosters, stock, budgets and operational requirements with confidence.

Building a positive, collaborative team culture where people feel supported, valued and proud of what they do.

Maintaining the exceptional standards and attention to detail that make The Currant Shed such a special destination.

You'll love this role if...

You're a natural leader who genuinely loves hospitality, thrives on creating memorable experiences and knows how to bring out the best in the people around you.

You're someone who:

Has proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management, ideally within a quality-driven dining environment.

Is passionate about great food, wine, service and everything that makes a dining experience memorable.

Leads from the front, with a hands-on approach and a genuine investment in their team.

Brings fresh ideas, initiative and a desire to continually improve.

Has strong operational, financial and organisational skills.

Understands the importance of the finer details, without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Values collaboration, welcomes feedback and enjoys working alongside people who are equally passionate about what they do.

Most importantly, you're ready to make a meaningful contribution, not just fill a position.

Why The Currant Shed?

Because we believe a rewarding career in hospitality should come with a great lifestyle, too.

Here's what makes this opportunity worth getting excited about:

Daytime hours with the occasional wedding or function. Enjoy the best of hospitality without the late-night finishes. It's a rare opportunity to do what you love while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Enjoy a five-day working week, offering the opportunity to achieve a fulfilling career alongside everything that matters outside of work.

Bring your ideas! We're not looking for someone to simply follow the playbook we've created to date. We value experience, perspective and ideas. You'll have the freedom to lead, contribute and genuinely shape what comes next.

We might be bias, but it's an exceptional place to work! Located in the beautiful McLaren Vale, you'll be surrounded by vineyards and one of South Australia's most celebrated food and wine regions.

Work alongside talented, dedicated people who take immense pride in what they create, with owners who value collaboration, fresh thinking and the team.

From our food and wine to our people and guest experience, we care about doing things well. You'll be joining a business with high standards, a strong reputation and the ambition to keep improving. We're committed to quality in all areas of what we do.

Sound like your kind of opportunity?

Whether you're looking for your next career move, a better balance in your hospitality career, or the opportunity to lead a restaurant where your ideas and experience will genuinely be valued, we'd love to hear from you.