Restaurant Manager | Uccello

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible return to work

Venue discounts

Career development

Job summary

Merivale's Uccello in Sydney is seeking an energetic Restaurant Manager to lead and develop a diverse team in a Southern Italian inspired setting. You will drive guest experiences, maintain high standards and work hands-on to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires strong leadership in a high-volume venue, excellent stakeholder management, and a passion for training staff in product knowledge and service. The team offers a welcoming culture and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospitality management experience.
• Strong focus on building and developing a diverse team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume setting.
• Operational and hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a diverse team.
• Maintain a culture of excellence and guest focus.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Provide ongoing training on product knowledge and service.
• Establish an effective operational rhythm across the venue.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume hospitality

Stakeholder management

Staff development

Training

Job description

Overlooking a lush rooftop and the city skyline, Uccello brings the flavours of Southern Italy to Sydney with a seasonal menu inspired by fresh, locally sourced produce and traditional wood-fired cooking. Pair your meal with Italian-inspired cocktails and a curated wine list featuring Italian classics and exceptional local wines—all in a relaxed, poolside setting that feels like a holiday.

The Role

We are after an energetic, bubbly and experienced Restaurant Manager with a focus on creating a strong team culture, one that celebrates cultural diversity, and is passionate about creating an authentic and traditional experience for their guests.

You’ll be expected to build, lead and develop a diverse team, maintain a culture that strives for excellence, deliver exceptional guest experience, and have fun along the way. You’ll provide ongoing training to the team through product knowledge and be focused on establishing an effective operation rhythm across the venue.

Our team knows what it takes to deliver guest experiences like no other and with such anticipation surrounding yet another incredible development, we need managers who are:

• Strong operators with focus on delivering high standards and exceptional product
• Hands-on and operational.
• Experts at stakeholder management.
• Responsible for developing the skills of the staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture and guest relationships.
• Experienced in managing large teams in a high-volume atmosphere; 2+ years in hospitality management is essential.

The Reward

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:

• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
• Career and development opportunities, learning from the best.