Restaurant Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Refined floor leadership is the focus of this Restaurant Manager position at a farm-to-table fine dining venue in Melbourne. You will shape service, develop front-of-house colleagues and maintain close attention to guests throughout their visit.
The position combines reservations, rosters and beverage stock with wine guidance, cost management and accurate operational reporting. Experience, qualifications and leadership 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 consistent front-of-house service and attentive guest care
- Manage reservations, seating, preferences, VIP arrangements and special requests
- Maintain a visible presence throughout guest meals
- Brief staff before service and communicate priorities
- Train, coach and mentor service colleagues and coordinate with the kitchen
- Prepare weekly rosters around bookings, events, demand and operational needs, monitoring labour performance
- Manage beverage and front-of-house stock and purchasing, controlling usage, breakage and waste
- Maintain operating systems and accurate daily reporting
- Improve service consistency, efficiency and satisfaction
- Meet food safety, hygiene, workplace safety, responsible service, licensing and regulatory requirements
- Follow venue procedures throughout daily management
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Maître d' or senior front-of-house leader
- Fine dining, premium restaurant or high-standard hospitality experience; international hospitality experience is highly desirable
- A record of leading and developing front-of-house teams
- Knowledge of restaurant operations, labour planning, stock control and costs
- Confident wine expertise and presentation of international selections; Minimum WSET qualification required
- Excellent English communication; additional European language skills will be advantageous
- Composure and professionalism in guest service and leadership
- Attention to detail and commitment to premium standards
- Evidence of relevant work history, qualifications and professional experience for verification
- Capacity to provide authentic supporting information for those checks
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