About the role

This is a hands-on leadership role combining refined floor leadership (hosting, service style, coaching) with strong operational management (labour, stock, compliance, systems and performance). You will be a consistent presence on the floor, setting standards and ensuring every service is calm, exact and memorable.

Key responsibilities

- Lead daily service with a polished, European-informed service style: pace, table presence, sequence of service and attention to detail.

- Act as lead host when required: manage reservations, seating flow, table plans, VIP recognition, guest notes and special requests.

- Maintain strong guest communication standards (phone/email/in person), ensuring warmth, clarity and professionalism.

- Coach, mentor, and develop FOH team members through consistent feedback and training.

- Run pre-service briefings and ensure standards are maintained across every shift.

- Oversee day-to-day operations across FOH, coordinating closely with BOH to deliver smooth, consistent service.

- Monitor and manage restaurant operating costs, including labour, stock usage, breakage, and wastage.

- Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering for beverages, FOH consumables and supplies, and other operational requirements supporting service delivery.

- Create and manage weekly rosters aligned to bookings, events, seasonality, and service needs.





- Ensure operations comply with all relevant requirements for food safety and hygiene standards, Workplace Health & Safety procedures, responsible service of alcohol, and venue policies and licensing conditions.

About you

- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, or Maître d' in fine dining or premium restaurants.

- International hospitality background strongly preferred, with confidence in classic service style and hosting.

- Strong operational competence: labour planning, stock control, compliance, cost awareness, and daily reporting.

- Wine confidence essential—comfortable guiding guests through an internationally focused list (WSET level a minimum requirement).

- Calm, decisive leadership style with a genuine passion for developing teams.

- Fluent English required; additional European languages highly regarded.

About us

Tedesca Osteria is a farm-to-table fine dining restaurant defined by warm, exceptional hospitality and a highly curated, international wine list.

Benefits

- A high-standard, farm-to-table fine dining environment with an exceptional international wine focus.

- A professional team culture centred on hospitality, consistency, and craft.

- Sponsorship consideration for outstanding candidates with international experience (eligibility dependent).

📌 Restaurant Manager (Mornington)
🏢 Tedesca Osteria
📍 Mornington