If you thrive in the middle of service, reading the room, directing a team and holding standards under pressure then this is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role at Builders Arms Hotel, Australia's No.1 gastropub in the **** Top 50 Gastropubs Awards.
About Trader House
Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane's most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.
Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October ****. In Brisbane, you'll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.
Join a team shaping Australia's hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to excellent food, genuine service and memorable experiences.
About the Role
This is a hands-on senior leadership position with a clear objective: owning the floor and maintaining exceptional service standards.
You will:
Lead service across our bistro, public bar and event spaces
Set the tone through calm, confident and decisive leadership
Identify issues early and act before they **escalate**
Drive consistency across service, communication and guest experience
Support, direct and develop managers and staff throughout service
Work closely with the wider management team to continually improve how we operate




You'll play a key role in shaping service at one of Melbourne's busiest and most established hospitality venues.
What We're Looking For
3+ years' management experience within high-volume, full-service restaurants or restaurant-led venues
Proven experience leading teams of *****+ through busy services
Confidence running high-volume services without compromising standards
Strong understanding of restaurant service, sequence of service and guest experience
A sharp eye for detail and the ability to maintain consistency under pressure
Strong communication skills and confident leadership instincts
A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
Genuine interest in food, wine and hospitality
We're looking for someone comfortable making decisions, giving direction and taking ownership of a service.
What You'll Get
Competitive salary package + weekly tips
Staff discounts across all Trader House venues
Access to WSET Level 2 & 3 training
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression across Trader House
The opportunity to work within one of Australia's most respected hospitality groups
A strong management team that values quality, accountability, development and doing things properly
If you take pride in running a tight service, leading from the front, and delivering a consistently high standard, we want to hear from you.
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📌 Restaurant Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Builders Arms Hotel
📍 Melbourne