Restaurant Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Visible leadership on the restaurant floor is central to this full-time Restaurant Manager role in Melbourne, VIC. In a farm-to-table fine dining setting, you will shape guest service while developing the front-of-house team and managing the operational detail behind each shift.
The remit includes reservations, wine service knowledge, rosters, stock and cost control, supported by close coordination with the kitchen. Experience and qualifications must be verifiable. International candidates with suitable experience may be considered for sponsorship, subject to eligibility and applicable Australian visa requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead attentive, refined front-of-house service with consistent standards, maintaining an active presence on the floor and communicating with guests throughout their meal.
- Oversee reservations, seating plans, guest preferences, VIP arrangements and special requests.
- Brief colleagues before service, explain operational priorities and train, coach and mentor front-of-house staff.
- Coordinate with kitchen colleagues to keep restaurant service efficient and seamless.
- Prepare weekly rosters around bookings, events, seasonal demand and operating needs, monitoring labour performance and workforce planning.
- Oversee beverage and front-of-house inventory and purchasing, tracking wastage, breakage and consumption to control costs responsibly.
- Maintain operational systems and accurate daily reporting, identifying improvements to efficiency, service consistency and guest satisfaction.
- Uphold food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety and responsible service standards, following venue procedures, licensing requirements and applicable regulations.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Maître d' or senior front-of-house leader.
- A strong background in fine dining, premium restaurants or high-standard hospitality; international hospitality experience is highly desirable.
- Proven capability in leading and developing front-of-house teams, with sound knowledge of restaurant operations, labour planning, stock control and cost management.
- Confident wine knowledge and experience presenting or explaining international wine selections; Minimum WSET qualification required.
- Excellent English communication; additional European language skills will be advantageous.
- Composed, professional guest service and team leadership, with close attention to detail and commitment to premium hospitality standards.
- Ability to supply relevant employment history, qualifications and professional experience for verification.
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