As Restaurant Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day front-of-house operation at the Boatshed Restaurant, working closely with owners, kitchen and wider management team. Set on the edge of beautiful Lake Wendouree, the Boatshed is a busy, established restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside a strong calendar of weddings, functions, corporate events and celebrations. This is a hands-on management role where you will be actively involved on the floor, leading from the front and being a welcoming face of the venue.

Key responsibilities
Leading and managing a front-of-house team of 20+ staff
Being actively involved on the floor and leading by example
Delivering consistently high standards of customer service
Managing busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services
Overseeing functions and events
Staff rostering, training, development and performance
Maintaining strong communication between front and back of house




Ensuring the venue is presented and operating to a high standard
Building a positive, professional and supportive team culture
Identifying opportunities to continually improve the guest experience and the operation of the restaurant

About you
Proven experience managing a busy restaurant or hospitality venue
Experience leading and motivating a team of 20+ staff
Strong front-of-house and customer service skills
A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences
Confidence managing busy services, functions and events
Excellent communication and people-management skills
A practical, hands-on approach to leadership
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to remain calm and skilled in a quick-paced setting
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays as required
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📌 Manager – Boatshed Restaurant Ballarat East (Australia)
🏢 Boatshed Restaurant
📍 Australia