Job Description

$90,000 – $110,000 + Superannuation per annum

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People Power Consulting is looking for an experienced Full-time Restaurant Manager to lead a highly regarded, well-established Italian restaurant in Melbourne's inner north.

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This is a busy, energetic two-level Italian restaurant with a strong local following, an established team and a recognised presence within Melbourne hospitality. Located close to the CBD, the venue delivers consistently high-volume trade and a lively service environment.

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We're looking for an experienced hospitality leader who can balance great floor leadership with strong operational and commercial management.

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Required: Proven Restaurant Manager or Venue Manager experience in a high-volume restaurant environment
n Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 + superannuation, commensurate with experience and capability
n Location: Inner North Melbourne / CBD Fringe
n Employment: Full-time

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Who we are:

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People Power Consulting provides recruitment and HR support to a diverse portfolio of hospitality businesses across Melbourne.

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We are recruiting on behalf of an established and highly popular Italian restaurant known for its vibrant atmosphere, strong brand, generous hospitality and loyal customer following.

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This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established operation, lead an experienced team and continue driving the performance of a successful Melbourne restaurant.

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What you'll do:

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This is an overall venue management position. You'll be visible and engaged during service, while also taking a top-down view of the restaurant's people, operations and commercial performance.

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You will:

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Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy two-level restaurant

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Manage budgets, labour,



rostering and operational costs with a strong commercial focus

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Review performance, identify trends and support forecasting and forward planning

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Lead, coach and develop the venue's management and front-of-house teams

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Oversee recruitment, training, performance management and workforce planning

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Maintain solid controls across stock, ordering, suppliers and operational administration

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Drive service standards, guest experience and overall venue performance

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Work closely with senior management to identify opportunities, address challenges and continuously improve the business

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What you'll bring:

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We're looking for a well-rounded hospitality professional who can run the restaurant today while planning for what it needs tomorrow.

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You'll ideally bring:

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Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Venue Manager in a high-volume operation

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Strong commercial acumen across budgets, labour, forecasting and cost control

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Demonstrated experience leading, developing and holding management teams accountable

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Strong operational knowledge with the ability to see the venue from a whole-of-business perspective

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Excellent food, wine, service and guest-experience knowledge

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Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills

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Experience within Italian, European or premium casual dining would be highly regarded.

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If you're an experienced Restaurant Manager who enjoys leading from the floor but also understands the numbers, people and planning behind a successful venue, we would love to hear from you.

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Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

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Please note that due to the volume of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

📌 Restaurant Manager (Victoria)
🏢 People Power Consulting
📍 Victoria