Restaurant Manager — Señor Habibi’s, Terrigal

Full-time | Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Restaurant

Señor Habibi’s is looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager who brings exceptional customer service, strong wine knowledge and calm, confident leadership.

This restaurant is a heart project for us. We need someone who cares about the guest experience, takes pride in the details and supports the team without ego.

Working directly under the owner, you will take responsibility for the daily and weekly running of the restaurant. You must be comfortable taking direction, following through on agreed priorities and keeping the owner and venue’s best interests at heart.

The role

- Lead service from the floor, delivering warm, attentive and consistently excellent hospitality.
- Manage daily operations, opening and closing procedures, venue presentation and service preparation.
- Prepare rosters and manage staffing levels and labour costs in line with trade and agreed budgets.
- Train and coach the front-of-house team in service standards, menu knowledge, wine recommendations and thoughtful upselling.
- Coordinate reservations, functions, group bookings and special occasions.
- Manage beverage ordering, stock control, stocktakes and supplier communication.
- Complete daily reconciliations and weekly operational reporting.
- Work closely with the kitchen to maintain clear communication and well-paced service.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues calmly.
- Maintain food safety, responsible service of alcohol and workplace safety standards.
- Keep the owner informed, raise concerns early and ask for support when needed.

About you





You have proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or a solid Assistant Manager ready to take the next step.

You bring:

- Strong wine knowledge, with the confidence to recommend wines, explain pairings and train your team.
- Exceptional customer service, with genuine warmth and attention to detail.
- The ability to stay cool under pressure, make sound decisions and keep the team focused during busy services.
- Leadership without ego — you welcome feedback, take direction from the owner and respect your colleagues.
- Excellent communication — you provide clear updates, listen carefully and address issues promptly and professionally.
- The confidence to ask for help — you recognise when support is needed, delegate appropriately and speak up before problems escalate. We value teamwork over a martyr mentality.
- Sound judgement and integrity, with the owner and venue’s best interests guiding your decisions.
- Strong organisation, commercial awareness and reliable follow-through.
- Confidence using POS, reservation and rostering systems.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- A current NSW RSA.
- Full working rights in Australia.

We want someone who takes ownership while working collaboratively with the owner. You understand that strong management means communicating openly, knowing your limits and building a team that can succeed together.

Apply

Send your résumé and a brief cover letter to [email protected], outlining your management experience, wine knowledge and availability.

Please include referees who can speak to your leadership, reliability, communication and service standards.

Pay: $59,100.00 – $88,800.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Restaurant Manager — Señor Habibi’s, Terrigal
🏢 LA HOSPITALITY GROUP
📍 Terrigal