Venue Manager | Highly Regarded Restaurant

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Dining opportunities

Job summary

Highly Regarded Restaurant seeks a confident, hands-on Venue Manager to lead day-to-day operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee both FOH and BOH teams, ensuring smooth service and a cohesive environment across all shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on staff development, and a reputation for delivering high standards of food, service and hospitality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy restaurant or hospitality venue.
• Ability to lead both Front of House and Back of House teams.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Front of House and Back of House teams.
• Build a strong, collaborative culture across the venue.
• Manage daily service ensuring FOH/BOH work seamlessly together.
• Create a welcoming guest experience and coach team members.

Skills

Restaurant management

FOH/BOH leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Venue Manager | Highly Regarded Restaurant

Venue Manager — Highly Regarded Restaurant

We’re looking for a confident, hands‑on Venue Manager to lead the day‑to‑day running of a highly regarded restaurant known for exceptional food, service and hospitality.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, bringing FOH and BOH teams together, keeping service running smoothly and creating a great experience for both guests and staff.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the overall operation of the venue, including:

• Leading and supporting both Front of House and Back of House teams
• Building a strong, collaborative culture across the entire venue
• Managing daily service and ensuring FOH and BOH work seamlessly together
• Creating a welcoming and memorable experience for guests
• Training, coaching and developing team members
• Managing rosters, staff performance and day‑to‑day team needs
• Working closely with the kitchen and leadership team
• Maintaining high standards across food, service, presentation and hospitality
• Handling guest feedback and resolving issues professionallySupporting stock control, costs and other operational requirements
• Ensuring the venue is organised, well presented and ready for service
• Helping maintain the restaurant’s strong reputation and standards About You

You’ll be someone who:

• Has experience managing a busy restaurant or hospitality venue
• Is confident leading both FOH and BOH teams
• Knows how to bring different teams together and create a positive working environment
• Is comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions
• Has strong communication and people skills
• Can stay calm, organised and solutions‑focused during busy services
• Takes pride in creating a great guest experience
• Is hands‑on and happy to lead from the front
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in high standards
• Brings energy, professionalism and a positive attitude

What We Offer

• A leadership role within an established and respected restaurant
• The opportunity to lead and develop both FOH and BOH teams
• A supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the venue
• Career development and progression
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Staff benefits and dining opportunities

If you’re an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys bringing people together, cares about creating a great workplace and takes pride in delivering a consistently great service, we’d love to hear from you.