About Down By the Sea Pty Ltd t/a Luciano's on the Marina: Luciano's on the Marina is a modern Italian Osteria located at Marina Pier, Glenelg, South Australia.
Since opening in ****, Luciano's has built a reputation for delivering authentic Italian cuisine, exceptional service and a vibrant dining experience in one of Adelaide's premier waterfront locations.
Our menu showcases the diversity of Italian food and wine, complemented by warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and oversee the daily operations of our busy restaurant.
About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about customer service, leadership and operational excellence.
Working closely with senior management and the Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the restaurant while maintaining exceptional service standards and driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities As a key member of the management team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Managing all aspects of the restaurant's daily front-of-house operations, including reservations, hosting and customer service.
Delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service.
Ensuring food and beverage service consistently meets the restaurant's quality standards.
Working closely with the Head Chef on menu planning and seasonal menu development.
Planning, organising and coordinating special functions, events and catering services.




Maximising restaurant bookings through reservation platforms and customer engagement.
Responding promptly and professionally to customer feedback and resolving any service issues.
Managing stock levels, purchasing and inventory control within approved budgets.
Maintaining accurate financial records relating to suppliers and client transactions.
Preparing and monitoring budgets, profit and loss reports, labour costs and operational expenses.
Recruiting, training, mentoring and developing restaurant staff, supervisors and assistant managers.
Preparing staff rosters, managing shift allocations and conducting regular team meetings.
Motivating and leading the team to achieve excellent customer service and business outcomes.
Developing and implementing marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns.
Performing office administration duties including banking, cash handling, payroll and policy reviews.
Ensuring compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), food safety legislation and all relevant regulatory requirements.
Ensuring dining facilities are clean, well presented and maintained to the highest standards.
Building strong relationships with returning customers while attracting new clientele.




Working collaboratively with senior management to achieve business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
The Ideal Candidate Must Have To be successful in this role, you will possess: A relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, Business or a related field.
A minimum of one year of experience as a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or Food Beverage Manager.
Demonstrated experience managing the day-to-day operations of a busy restaurant.
Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Sound financial management skills, including budgeting, wage cost control and profit management.
Experience in rostering, stock control and purchasing.
Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A sound understanding of food, beverages and wine pairing.
Experience implementing marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
Thorough knowledge of workplace health and safety, food safety and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and restaurant reservation/POS systems.
Availability to work weekends, public holidays, evenings and rotating shifts as required.
Luciano's on the Marina is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their hospitality careers.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and leading a successful team, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Restaurant Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Luciano's On The Marina
📍 Adelaide