Job Description
Reporting to the Operations and Venue Manager, you'll take full ownership of the day‐to‐day running of the restaurant — from service standards to guest experience and team development. This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced, high‐volume beachside venue and genuinely loves hospitality.
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Key responsibilities
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Lead and motivate front‐of‐house staff to deliver consistently excellent service
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Oversee daily floor operations across lunch, and dinner service
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Train and mentor team members on service standards, menu knowledge, and wine/beverage offerings
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Manage bookings, guest relations, and resolve any issues promptly and professionally
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Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless communication between FOH and BOH
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Support budgeting, rostering costs, and driving revenue targets
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Ensure full compliance with RSA, food safety, and workplace health & safety requirements
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Help shape and maintain the culture and standards of the newly relaunched venue
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About you
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Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior Assistant Manager in a high‐volume, quality‐focused venue
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A genuine passion for Modern Australian cuisine and a strong understanding of contemporary dining trends
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Confident, calm leadership style with the ability to motivate a team during busy service
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Excellent guest‐facing communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport
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Strong organisational skills — rostering, stock control, and cost management experience essential
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Current RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
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Experience opening or relaunching a venue highly regarded but not essential
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About us
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Set right on the sand at St Kilda, our restaurant is reopening in October with a fresh identity — evolving from the much‐loved Captain Baxter into an exciting recent Modern Australian dining destination. We're pairing uninterrupted bay views with a seasonally driven menu that celebrates the best of Australian produce, coastal ingredients, and contemporary technique.
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The opportunity to help shape a beachside venue's exciting new identity from the ground up
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A beautiful beachfront location and a supportive, driven team
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Staff meals and beverage discounts
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Genuine career progression as the venue grows

📌 Restaurant Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Hospitality People
📍 Victoria