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 HouseTrader 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 RoleThis 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 spacesSet the tone through calm, confident and decisive leadershipIdentify issues early and act before they **escalate**Drive consistency across service, communication and guest experienceSupport,



direct and develop managers and staff throughout serviceWork closely with the wider management team to continually improve how we operateYou'll play a key role in shaping service at one of Melbourne's busiest and most established hospitality venues.What We're Looking For3+ years' management experience within high-volume, full-service restaurants or restaurant-led venuesProven experience leading teams of *****+ through busy servicesConfidence running high-volume services without compromising standardsStrong understanding of restaurant service, sequence of service and guest experienceA sharp eye for detail and the ability to maintain consistency under pressureStrong communication skills and confident leadership instinctsA practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solvingGenuine interest in food, wine and hospitalityWe're looking for someone comfortable making decisions, giving direction and taking ownership of a service.What You'll GetCompetitive salary package + weekly tipsStaff discounts across all Trader House venuesAccess to WSET Level 2 & 3 trainingOngoing professional development and opportunities for progression across Trader HouseThe opportunity to work within one of Australia's most respected hospitality groupsA strong management team that values quality, accountability, development and doing things properlyIf 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