Senior Restaurant Manager — Premium Fine Dining

Bella Venezia Restaurant; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Wine education and leadership training

Operational training across award-recГ

Job summary

Bella Venezia Restaurant on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead overall operations, uphold Chef Hat standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a premium dining environment.

You will oversee front-of-house service, manage labour costs, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure seamless kitchen and front-of-house coordination while achieving financial targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior leader within a premium or award-recognised venue.
• Demonstrated experience managing labour budgets and financial performance indicators.
• Current RSA Certificate and Approved Manager’s Licence.
• Experience with POS systems, reservation platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• Wine or beverage qualifications (WSET or equivalent) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all front-of-house operations to deliver seamless, polished, and memorable service.
• Uphold and protect Chef Hat service standards across every shift and service period.
• Curate and oversee the complete guest journey from reservation to departure, ensuring personalised and anticipatory service.
• Lead daily pre-service briefings with a focus on menu knowledge, wine pairings, guest notes, and service precision.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing service team aligned with premium dining expectations.
• Monitor and control wage costs, productivity benchmarks, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to ensure kitchen and front-of-house alignment and performance.
• Oversee reservation strategy and seating optimisation without compromising guest experience.

Skills

Front-of-House Leadership

Labour Budgeting

Guest Experience

Wine/beverage knowledge

Education

RSA Certificate

Approved Manager’s Licence

Tools

POS systems

Reservation platforms

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Bella Venezia Restaurant on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead overall operations, uphold Chef Hat standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a premium dining environment.

You will oversee front-of-house service, manage labour costs, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure seamless kitchen and front-of-house coordination while achieving financial targets.