IL POSTO Italian Restaurant & Bar Paddington View all jobs

IL Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar is looking for an experienced, hands‑on and commercially minded Restaurant Manager to lead our long‑standing and popular local Italian restaurant in Paddington. We are looking for someone who can help grow the business through increased customer numbers, average spend, group bookings, functions, Private Dining Room and bar sales, while maintaining strong food and labour cost control.

Key responsibilities

Lead daily restaurant and FOH operations

Deliver excellent customer service and guest engagement

Grow group bookings, functions and events

Activate and increase sales through our bar and Private Dining Room

Manage reservations, table flow and service standards

Hire, lead, train and motivate the team

Monitor key KPIs including customer numbers, average customer spend, food cost, labour cost and Google reviews

Improve productivity, profitability and overall restaurant performance

Manage customer feedback and ensure issues are resolved quickly

About you

2+ years' restaurant management experience

Strong leadership and communication skills





Customer service focused and hands‑on

Understanding of restaurant KPIs, costs and profitability

Experience with functions, group bookings or events is highly desirable

Energetic, organised and able to lead from the floor

Career growth within JB Alliance Group

Training and development

Staff perks and restaurant discounts

Supportive management team

About us

JB Alliance Group operates hospitality businesses across Queensland, with a focus on outstanding food, strong customer service and profitable, well‑managed venues. We are proud to be a long‑standing local Italian restaurant, bringing authentic Italian cuisine and culture, warm hospitality, exceptional food, cutting-edge cocktails and a lively atmosphere to the Paddington community.

Our focus is on creating an outstanding guest experience, genuine customer service and memorable dining experiences, while providing our team with exciting opportunities for career development and growth within JB Alliance Group.
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📌 Restaurant Manager / Venue Manager Brisbane
🏢 IL POSTO Italian Restaurant & Bar Paddington
📍 Brisbane