Job Description
Ardour Milton Park Bowral has an exciting opportunity for a Restaurant Manager to lead our passionate Food & Beverage team.
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As Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in leading daily restaurant operations while supporting the delivery of exceptional events and guest experiences. Working closely with the wider operational leadership team, you will help create a seamless service environment that reflects the high standards and personalised hospitality for which Ardour Milton Park Bowral is renowned.
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About Ardour Milton Park Bowral
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Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa in Bowral, NSW, has undergone a $10 million transformation and recently reopened in February **** as Ardour Milton Park Bowral, the very first flagship in our new Ardour Hotels & Estates collection.
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Nestled on a secluded hilltop woodland just under two hours from Sydney, Ardour Milton Park Bowralis a luxury escape like no other. Our 44-room heritage property boasts an adjoining wellness spa, two exceptional restaurants, and a stunning events pavilion - all set within 32 acres of manicured gardens and rolling lawns.
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What you'll be doing...
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Deliver an exceptional and personalised dining experience for every guest, ensuring service exceeds expectations from arrival through to departure.
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Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service execution, efficient workflows, and consistent delivery of quality food, beverage, and guest experiences.
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Build strong relationships with guests, local businesses, and the wider community to drive repeat visitation, positive word-of-mouth referrals, and long-term loyalty.
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Lead, motivate, and inspire a high-performing restaurant team by fostering a positive culture, setting transparent expectations, and promoting excellence in service delivery.
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Recruit,



onboard, train, coach, and develop team members, providing regular feedback, performance management, and career development opportunities.
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Ensure all restaurant operations are conducted in accordance with health, safety, food handling, liquor licensing, and company compliance standards.
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Manage labour costs, rostering, inventory control, stock ordering, and wastage to maximise operational efficiency and profitability.
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Drive sales through effective upselling, promotion of food and beverage offerings, and the creation of memorable dining experiences tailored to guest preferences.
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Monitor and maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and venue ambience, ensuring the restaurant consistently reflects the brand's values and reputation.
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Collaborate with kitchen, events, and leadership teams to deliver seamless service, special events, and unique guest experiences.
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Continuously coach and mentor the restaurant team to uphold service excellence, product knowledge, and operational standards.
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Essential criteria required to be considered
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Minimum of 2 years experience as a Restaurant Manager from within a high end or a la carte restaurant environment (essential);
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RSA certificate and NSW competency card (essential);
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Strong understanding of food and beverage operations and a keen interest in developing these skills;
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A genuine love for great food and wine;
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WSET level 2 or CMS certification (desirable);
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Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable restaurant;
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Sound understanding of back of house operations including stock takes, COG's and rostering;
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Ability to lead a team to success and develop those coming up in the industry;
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A talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature.
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