Venue Managers

Leftbank Melbourne Restaurant and Bar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leftbank Melbourne Restaurant and Bar – Southbank VIC is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations of a renowned cocktail bar and restaurant in Melbourne's vibrant Southbank precinct.

The successful candidate will recruit and train staff, drive service standards, manage rosters and purchasing, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• RSA certification is mandatory.
• Experience as Food & Beverage Manager / Assistant Manager in high-volume restaurants.
• Ideally at least six months tenure.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to patrons.
• Abide by health and safety procedures.
• Recruit and train restaurant staff on an ongoing basis.
• Achieve the Restaurant Department's sales budget.
• Develop menus, products and other innovations.
• Implement operating procedures and promotions knowledge.
• Manage staff rosters within the purchasing budget.
• Oversee stock control and purchasing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Attention to detail

Hospitality mindset

Flexibility

Education

Business or Hospitality Management degree

Job description

Leftbank Melbourne Restaurant and Bar – Southbank VIC

Left Bank Melbourne is looking for a Restaurant Managers, Position available

Left Bank Melbourne is a renowned & iconic Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in Melbourne's best position, right in the hustle and bustle of the popular Southbank, Melbourne.

We are proud of our achievements serving outstanding cuisine – lunch and dinner with exceptional cocktails, excellent service and all in all a pretty good vibe!

As restrictions are easing we are looking for exceptional Hospitality staff to join our friendly team.

We are ideally looking for someone that can offer us at least six months tenure. We have full time positions available.

Firstly, your mature, collaborative approach and attention to the small things, the detail that makes a difference, is what makes you stand out above the rest.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Provide exceptional customer service to our patrons
• Abide by health and safety procedures.
• We have introduced a “order from your table” system. This means that customers are able to place their own orders and make payments right at their fingertips.

The successful applicant will among other things be responsible for:

• The recruitment and continual systematic training for each restaurant staff member
• Naturally, the achievement of the Restaurant Departments Sales Budget
• Product development, menu development and other product innovations
• implementation of our special operating procedures
• Ensuring selected staff are well versed with the current promotional offers for both restaurant and bars.
• Ensuring all service staff are engaged presenting the best of our Food and Beverage offer
• Empowering the team to find better ways to constantly deliver quality and service that service our customers beyond their expectations.
• Maintaining a strict cleanliness standard including but not limited to knowledge of food handling and hygiene.
• Ensuring maintenance of all food equipment and identifying early any risks
• Responsible for placing orders in accordance with our purchasing system and approved vendors and adhering to a purchasing budget.
• Manage staffing roster in accordance with financial budget whilst providing for all customer requirements.
• Responsible for executing and delivering the stock control management system achieving exceptional results

RESTAURANT MANAGER WILL ALSO NEED TO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING...

• A PASSION for hospitality with a proactive approach to everything within the venue
• EXPERIENCE as a Food & Beverage Manager / Assistant Manager in high volume restaurants
• TERTIARY qualification in Business and/or Hospitality Management (desirable)
• A CURRENT "Responsible Service of Alcohol" (RSA) certification (mandatory)
• ABILITY to coach, mentor and lead a team
• STRONG accuracy and attention to detail
• TRUE ABILITY to work under pressure both in and out of service
• EXCELLENT customer service skills matched to excellent staffing skills
• EXCEPTIONAL organisational skills and an ability to follow tasks through to completion
• EXCELLENT problem-solving skills capitalising on your pro-activeness
• WELL GROOMED and professional in appearance to a point that leads the team
• A COMMITMENT to the business offering flexibility to work anytime the business demands it. For example but not limited to mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends and public holiday & eve's and day of

AND IF SO, HERE WHAT WE WILL DELIVER TO YOU...

• Experience at an iconic Melbourne venue
• Be given opportunities to expand on your skills and grow within the company.
• We offer a competitive salary with a good work & lifestyle balance!
• But the best thing about working for Left Bank Melbourne? Well, it’s a whole lot of FUN!