About the role

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
Solid 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

Benefits
Market-competitive salary
Growth opportunities within JB Alliance Group
Training and development
Staff benefits and restaurant discounts
Supportive management team

About us

JB Alliance Group operates hospitality businesses across Queensland, with a focus on excellent food, robust 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, innovative 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.

📌 Restaurant Manager Il Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar Paddington
🏢 IL POSTO Italian Restaurant & Bar Paddington
📍 Paddington