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 effective 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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Strong 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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