Restaurant Manager | VISTA'MARE

A Mare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Staff dining discounts

Career progression

Ongoing leadership training

Job summary

Vista'Mare within Crown Sydney is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and drive exceptional guest experiences across all services. You will steward operational excellence, coach staff, and ensure premium service standards in a high-volume Italian dining setting.

Join Maestro Hospitality's dining hub and help grow the brand with strong leadership, financial awareness, and a passion for hospitality aboard Sydney's iconic waterfront location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leadership role.
• Current NSW RSA Certificate.
• Experience with premium dining or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with POS and reservation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences that exceed expectations.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations from breakfast through to evening service.
• Recruit, onboard, train and mentor team members.
• Drive service standards and foster a positive team culture.
• Manage rosters, labour costs and productivity.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership team.
• Monitor stock, ordering and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and Crown Sydney procedures.
• Resolve guest feedback professionally and proactively.
• Contribute to business growth through strong leadership and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Education

NSW RSA Certificate

Tools

POS systems

SevenRooms

Job description

Full-Time | $90,000–$100,000 + Superannuation

Vista'Mare | Crown Sydney | Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd

Lead one of Sydney's most exciting new Italian waterfront dining destinations.

Located within Crown Sydney's spectacular harbourfront precinct, Vista'Mare is the newest addition to Maestro Hospitality's Italian Dining Hub. Inspired by the vibrant coastal bars of Italy, Vista'Mare offers all-day dining, breakfast, aperitivo, cocktails and exceptional hospitality in one of Sydney's most iconic waterfront locations.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence.

Full Australian working rights

Minimum 3 years' experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leadership role

Previous experience in premium dining or high-volume hospitality

Current NSW RSA Certificate

Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Experience with POS and reservation systems

Immaculate grooming and professional presentation

Ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Ability to successfully complete Crown Sydney's onboarding requirements, including a Police Check

Preferred Requirements

Experience managing premium Italian or European-style venues

Knowledge of Italian food, wine and hospitality

WSET qualification or formal wine studies (desirable)

Experience with SevenRooms or similar reservation platforms

Strong financial acumen including labour, wage and cost control

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing front-of-house team

Deliver exceptional guest experiences that exceed expectations

Oversee daily restaurant operations from breakfast through to evening service

Recruit, onboard, train and mentor team members

Drive service standards and foster a positive team culture

Manage rosters, labour costs and productivity

Work closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership team

Monitor stock, ordering and operational costs

Ensure compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and Crown Sydney procedures

Resolve guest feedback professionally and proactively

Contribute to business growth through strong leadership and operational excellence

Competitive salary of $90,000–$100,000 + Super

Career progression across one of Australia's leading Italian hospitality groups

Ongoing leadership training and professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff dining discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues

Work alongside acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni and an award-winning hospitality team

Be part of an exciting, growing business with genuine long-term career opportunities

If you're an inspiring hospitality leader who thrives in premium dining and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.