Client Profile

This is an exciting new hospitality venture bringing a fresh take on the traditional chicken shop to Bangalow, combining rotisserie cooking, takeaway and a curated wine and beer offering. The venue will have approximately 25 seats with a strong takeaway focus and will initially operate five days per week before progressing to seven days. The successful candidate will join at the beginning of the journey and have the opportunity to grow with the business over the long term.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the owner, the Restaurant Manager will take responsibility for delivering smooth, engaging service while remaining highly hands on within the operation. This is a small team environment where the manager will lead from the floor, work closely with the chef and build strong relationships with a local customer base.

- Lead daily service across a busy, predominantly takeaway operation
- Welcome guests, take orders, manage counter service and create a warm customer experience
- Lead and support a small team of up to four people at any one time
- Work closely with the chef on service flow and cooking par levels
- Assist with rostering and ordering, with support from the owner during the first six months
- Work five days per week across approximately 38 hours

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced restaurant manager who is confident running service and enjoys being actively involved in the day to day operation. They will be personable,



energetic and comfortable working in a close knit regional community where genuine customer relationships are significant. Restaurant or quality quick service restaurant experience will be considered, provided the candidate has a strong understanding of food, service and hospitality.

- Minimum three years' restaurant management experience
- Confident running service and leading a small team
- Strong food, front of house and customer service experience
- Personable, energetic and genuinely guest focused
- Comfortable working closely with a chef in a small team environment
- Valid Australian working rights are essential, as sponsorship is not available
- A long term mindset and genuine interest in growing with a new business

Offer

Join the opening team ahead of the planned mid November 2026 launch, working a five day, 38 hour week initially as the venue establishes itself before progressing to seven day operations. With predominantly daytime and evening trade and genuine opportunity to grow with the business, this is an opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new hospitality concept in Bangalow.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Naz Souza via ***@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Restaurant Manager, New Hospitality Venue, Bangalow
🏢 Hastings People
📍 Bangalow