Job Description

Restaurant Manager

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Location: South Yarra

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Salary: Above Award $80,000- $90,000

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Job Type: Full Time Position Only

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About Us

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We are an Italian high-end dining restaurant in the heart of South Yarra, specialising in artisan Italian food experience, and we're looking for a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team.

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We pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can savour the true flavours of Italy, crafted with love and premium ingredients.

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Our passionate team is dedicated to exceptional food, attentive service, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

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As a 'Coeliac Australia' accredited restaurant, we are proud to offer a high-quality gluten-free menu that never compromises on taste.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
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- Maintain and uphold Coeliac Australia accreditation requirements, including staff training and safe food handling procedures for gluten-free service.
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- Recruit, train, roster, and manage front-of-house staff to deliver warm, professional, and efficient service.
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- Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure menu consistency, quality, and dietary compliance.
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- Manage reservations, guest relations, and conflict resolution with a customer-first approach.
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- Organising and coordinating functions/special events to ensure they are executed seamlessly and successfully
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- Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, ordering, and inventory management.
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- Monitor budgets, sales targets, and cost controls to maximise profitability.
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- Conducting regular meetings with the Managing Director and providing clear, timely reports on restaurant operations
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- Maintain a clean, safe,



and compliant venue in line with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
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- Ensuring Food Safety procedures are followed.
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- Overseeing waste management processes, ensuring correct recycling and sustainable disposal practices
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- planning menus in consultation with Chefs
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- planning and organising special functions
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- arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
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- maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
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- ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
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- conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
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- selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
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- may take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders
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Skills & Experience

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- Proficiency in English
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- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a senior hospitality role.
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- Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine, and service etiquette.
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- Experience working in a gluten-free or allergy-aware food service environment (preferred but not essential if willing to train).
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- Exceptional leadership, communication and team management skills.
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- Solid organisational and problem-solving abilities.
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- Financial literacy and understanding of budgeting, cost control and reporting.
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- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail.
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Qualifications

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- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification (required).
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- Food Safety Supervisor certification (required or willing to obtain).
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- Coeliac Australia training or willingness to complete.
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Remuneration

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- Salary $80,000 - $90,000
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Benefits

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- Free food and tips
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- On-the-job training provided to serve Coeliac customers, with a focus on maintaining strict gluten-free safety standards
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