Job Description
Client Profile
This Melbourne hospitality venue has established itself as one of the city’s standout dining and social destinations, combining elevated food and beverage with a vibrant atmosphere and highly polished service.
Operating within a high-energy environment, the venue attracts a broad mix of corporate guests, discerning clientele, VIPs and loyal regulars, requiring a leadership team capable of delivering exceptional hospitality with consistency, confidence and personality.
Backed by an experienced ownership and operational structure, the business places strong emphasis on culture, leadership and the development of high-performing teams.
Job Description
The Restaurant Manager will take a highly visible leadership role across daily operations, acting as the face of the business while driving service standards, guest engagement and team performance.
This role is suited to an experienced hospitality professional from a busy, high-end dining background who understands the pace, attention to detail and leadership required to operate within sophisticated service environments.
You will lead from the floor, building strong guest relationships while mentoring and developing a large front-of-house team to deliver polished yet engaging hospitality.
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead daily restaurant operations with strong floor presence and service leadership
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Build meaningful relationships with VIP guests, corporate clientele and regular patrons
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Drive elevated service standards within a high-volume environment
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Recruit, train and mentor front-of-house teams and emerging leaders
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Foster a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture
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Work closely with senior leadership to support operational and commercial performance
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Maintain calm, professional leadership during busy service periods
Candidate Profile
You are a polished and experienced Restaurant Manager with a strong background operating within high-end, high-volume dining environments. You lead with energy, professionalism and emotional intelligence, naturally inspiring confidence within both guests and teams.
You will bring:
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Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager within sophisticated restaurant environments
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Confidence managing VIP guests and high-profile clientele
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Strong leadership capability with a passion for mentoring and team development
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Excellent floor presence and guest engagement skills
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Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced service environments
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Professional, personable and highly organised leadership style
Offer
A competitive salary package is available alongside the opportunity to lead within one of Melbourne’s most exciting hospitality environments. This role offers genuine visibility, strong career growth and the chance to work within a business that values leadership, culture and exceptional guest experience.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon on phil@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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