About us:

The Commonwealth Club is an established private members’ club providing premium dining, accommodation, functions and social experiences for its members and guests.

Our Garden Room offers a sophisticated yet relaxed à la carte dining experience, featuring seasonal European and modern Australian cuisine, local produce and a carefully curated selection of Australian wines. The Club also hosts corporate functions, private dinners and special events in its elegant function spaces.

We are seeking an experienced and service-focused Restaurant Manager to manage our restaurant operations and maintain the Club’s high standards of hospitality, presentation and member satisfaction.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000 per annum

Role: Full time

Main Duties

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and ensure smooth, efficient service.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef regarding menus, functions and service requirements.
- Monitor food and beverage costs, stock levels, purchasing and inventory records.
- Prepare staff rosters and manage labour costs in line with operational budgets.
- Recruit, train, supervise and support restaurant and food and beverage staff.
- Maintain high standards of customer service, presentation and dining experience.
- Respond to customer feedback and resolve complaints in a qualified manner.




- Ensure compliance with food safety, liquor licensing, workplace health and safety requirements.
- Oversee reservations, opening and closing procedures and daily operational readiness.
- Review revenue, expenses and restaurant performance and report to senior management.

Skills & Qualifications:
- AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management or a closely related field.
- At least three years of relevant experience in restaurant, café or food and beverage management.
- Demonstrated experience managing restaurant operations, employees, rosters, stock and operating budgets.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, responsible service of alcohol and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain service quality while working in a busy and high-pressure hospitality environment.
- Experience managing functions, private dining services or premium hospitality operations will be highly regarded.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as operationally required.

lic holidays as operationally required.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Restaurant Manager (Yarralumla)
🏢 The Commonwealth Club
📍 Yarralumla