Job Description

Tuesday to Sunday

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We're not looking for someone to manage a restaurant.

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We're looking for someone who genuinely loves hospitality. Someone who finds deep satisfaction when a table of regulars feels at home, when service flows without friction, when the team works as one and the kitchen and floor are in perfect sync.

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Pino's al Mare is a well-established Italian restaurant in Cronulla with a loyal community, a reputation for bespoke private dining and events, and an owner who cares about his team and the guest experience. We do things properly — from the food to the table setting to how we answer the phone.

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We need a right hand.

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WHAT THE ROLE ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

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You will be present. On the floor, leading service, setting the standard every shift. You will also be the person who makes sure everything behind the scenes runs properly — staffing, training, mise en place, supplier communication, systems, and the day-to-day rhythm of the restaurant.

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You will work closely with Matteo (owner) and Cristiano (our Head Chef). You will be the link between the floor and the kitchen — the first person staff come to, and the reason guests keep coming back.

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WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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- Genuine, proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Floor Manager in a quality a la carte or private dining environment. Please do not apply if your background is quick food or high-volume chain hospitality.
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- The ability to lead a team by example, not by title.
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- Strong front-of-house presence with a warm, professional manner that reflects Italian hospitality.
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- Experience training and elevating junior staff without micromanaging.
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- Experience coordinating private events and functions end-to-end.
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- A genuine understanding of Italian cuisine and dining culture is a significant advantage.
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- RSA, full working rights in Australia, and an immaculate personal presentation.
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WHO WE ARE

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Pino's has been part of the Sydney food community since 2016. After leaving our original home in Alexandria, we have been trading at our new home in Cronulla since 2024. Nearly a decade of regulars, of celebrations, of tables that come back year after year — that doesn't happen by accident. The culture, the warmth of the room, the standard we hold ourselves to: these things were built carefully and they mean a great deal to us.

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We are looking for someone who is drawn to what we have built, not looking to rebuild it. If you see room to sharpen how we do things, fantastic — that conversation is always welcome. But first you will want to understand it deeply, and that takes someone with a genuine curiosity for how a well-run, owner-operated restaurant actually works.

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WHAT WE OFFER

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- Salary $90,000 to $105,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.
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- A stable, owner-operated venue with a genuine culture — not a group, not a chain.
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- Tuesday to Sunday roster (Tuesday to Thursday dinner; Friday to Sunday lunch and dinner).
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- Staff meals and a team worth working with.
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- A role where your contribution is seen, valued, and recognised.
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- HR and Personal Coaching support from Peninsula
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