Job Description
An exciting opportunity to help lead the next chapter of one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite local pubs.
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The Woombye Pub is a much-loved local venue with a great social atmosphere, a strong food following and a relaxed, family-friendly offering.
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With our exciting new Beer Garden development adding another dimension to the venue and creating further opportunities for dining, events and functions, we're looking for an experienced Restaurant & Functions Manager to join our management team and take ownership of our front-of-house restaurant and functions operations.
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Working closely with our Head Chef, Publican and venue management team, this is a hands-on role for someone who loves hospitality, knows what great service looks like and wants the opportunity to help grow a business.
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An exciting opportunity to help lead the next chapter of one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite local pubs.
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The Woombye Pub is a much-loved local venue with a great social atmosphere, a robust food following and a relaxed, family-friendly offering.
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With our exciting new Beer Garden development adding another dimension to the venue and creating further opportunities for dining, events and functions, we're looking for an experienced Restaurant & Functions Manager to join our management team and take ownership of our front-of-house restaurant and functions operations.
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Working closely with our Head Chef, Publican and venue management team, this is a hands-on role for someone who loves hospitality, knows what great service looks like and wants the opportunity to help grow a business.
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About the Role
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As Restaurant & Functions Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our restaurant and dining areas while also driving the development and delivery of functions and events.
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You'll be involved from the initial customer enquiry right through to the successful delivery of an event, while ensuring our everyday diners receive the same high standard of service and hospitality.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and dining areas.
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Recruiting, training, mentoring and developing our front-of-house team.
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Creating a positive service culture and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
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Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure seamless communication between front and back of house.
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Managing bistro and beer garden reservations, table allocations and customer enquiries.
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Coordinating functions, group bookings, celebrations and private events from enquiry through to delivery.
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Working with management to identify opportunities to grow restaurant and function trade.
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Preparing function details and ensuring the kitchen, bar and service teams are fully briefed.
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Managing staffing levels and rosters in line with anticipated trade and business requirements.
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Maintaining presentation and service standards throughout the restaurant and function spaces.
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Using POS, reservation and online ordering platforms effectively.
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Responding professionally to customer feedback and resolving issues when required.
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Maintaining appropriate food safety, RSA, WHS and operational standards.
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Being visible, hands-on and actively involved in service.
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About You
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We're looking for an experienced hospitality professional who is ready to take ownership of the role.
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Ideally, you'll bring:
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At least 2 years' experience in a restaurant supervisory or management position.
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Demonstrated experience leading a busy restaurant or hospitality operation.
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Experience coordinating functions, events, group bookings or private celebrations.
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Strong leadership skills and the ability to train, motivate and develop a team.
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A genuine customer-service focus and an understanding of the complete customer journey.
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Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
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Confidence working independently and making operational decisions.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with chefs and venue management.
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Experience with H&L; POS and SevenRooms, or similar POS and reservation systems.
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Familiarity with online ordering and delivery platforms such as me&u; and Uber Eats, or similar systems.
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Current RSA and appropriate hospitality compliance knowledge.
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Availability to work across evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
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Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front and creating the kind of atmosphere that keeps customers coming back.
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Why Join Woombye Pub?
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This is a great time to become part of the Woombye team.
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The venue continues to evolve, with our new Beer Garden creating additional opportunities to grow our food, dining and functions business. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a current Head Chef and established venue management team and have genuine input into how our restaurant and functions offering develops.
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In return, we offer:
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A competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience.
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A full-time management position with a successful and established hospitality group.
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The opportunity to take genuine ownership of the restaurant and functions operation.
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Input into the future direction and growth of the venue's food and events offering.
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A supportive and team-oriented management environment.
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Long-term career opportunities within Norton Hospitality Group.
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If you're an experienced hospitality professional who loves great food, great service and bringing memorable events to life, we'd love to hear from you.
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Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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Find out more about the Woombye Pub at
thewoombyepub.com.au
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Learn more about Norton Hospitality Group at nhgroup.com.au

📌 Restaurant/Functions Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Norton Hospitality Group
📍 Queensland