Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is an experienced hospitality group recognised for delivering premium dining experiences with a strong focus on quality, culture and operational excellence. Their newest venue redefines all day dining, seamlessly transitioning from a vibrant café during the day to a refined restaurant experience in the evening. Every element has been thoughtfully considered, from the produce and wine offering to the guest journey and service standards.
Job Description
This is an opportunity to lead one of the Eastern Suburbs' most exciting new hospitality concepts. As Restaurant Manager, you will be instrumental in embedding exceptional systems and procedures, developing a high-performing team and ensuring every guest enjoys an outstanding experience, whether visiting for morning coffee, a long lunch or an elevated dinner service.
Working closely with highly experienced owners, you will drive operational excellence while creating a culture centred around genuine hospitality and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner service
- Implementing and maintaining robust systems, procedures and service standards
- Coaching and developing a passionate front of house team to deliver premium service
- Driving exceptional guest experiences through attention to detail and personalised hospitality
- Managing labour, rostering, stock control and venue performance to achieve commercial outcomes
Candidate Profile
You are an experienced Restaurant Manager who understands that exceptional hospitality is built on consistency, strong leadership and well-executed systems. You are equally comfortable managing a busy daytime café service as you are overseeing a refined evening restaurant operation.
You will bring:
- Proven management experience within premium cafés, restaurants or all day dining venues
- A passion for hatted-quality food, premium beverages and elevated guest experiences
- Strong operational capability with experience implementing systems and improving procedures
- Outstanding leadership skills with a focus on coaching, accountability and team development
- Commercial acumen and a hands-on approach to delivering operational excellence
Offer
Join an exciting new venue backed by supportive owners who have built a reputation for creating outstanding hospitality businesses. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape a premium operation from its early stages, enjoy a balanced mixed roster and work with a business that values quality, people and long-term success.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via phil@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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