Light Years Noosa is seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead its front-of-house operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, innovative Asian-inspired cuisine, and outstanding customer service, Light Years Noosa is one of the Sunshine Coast's premier dining destinations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellence in food, beverage, and guest service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Lead, supervise, and motivate front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Recruit, train, roster, and develop restaurant team members.
- Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and ongoing support.
- Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained at all times.
- Handle customer feedback, complaints, and enquiries professionally and effectively.
- Coordinate with kitchen management to ensure seamless communication between front and back of house.
- Manage restaurant reservations, seating arrangements, and service flow.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering of beverages, consumables, and operational supplies.
- Control labour costs, wage budgets, and operational expenses.
- Assist in developing and implementing promotional activities and events.




- Ensure compliance with RSA requirements, food safety regulations, workplace health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Prepare operational reports and assist in achieving revenue and profitability targets.
- Maintain high presentation standards throughout the venue.
- Foster a positive workplace culture and encourage teamwork across all departments.

Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field and/or at least 2 years of relevant management experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Proven experience managing restaurant operations, staff rostering, and service delivery.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, RSA requirements, and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a quick-paced environment.
- Current RSA certification.

This role offers the opportunity to join one of Noosa's most popular dining destinations and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Click “Apply for this job” to register your interest in this fulltime salaried position with a starting salary of $80K - $90K plus super.

📌 Restaurant Manager - Light Years Noosa (Noosa Heads)
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