Woolstore Restaurant is seeking a Restaurant Manager to join their team!

This is a great opportunity for a hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a well-loved, award-winning venue, lead a dedicated team, and grow their career within an expanding hospitality group. Woolstore Restaurant & Bar offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment where hands-on operational leadership and a passion for exceptional guest experiences will be truly valued.

About Us

Woolstore Restaurant & Bar is part of Hamo Hospitality Group, a growing hospitality group behind a portfolio of well-loved venues, including 1915 Restaurant, The Retreat, Mexicam's, and Paddock Bakery. Woolstore is proud to have been named Best Contemporary Dining and Overall Best Regional Restaurant at the 2025 Golden Plate Awards, with Venue Manager Jackson awarded Barman of the Year. The team has also been named a finalist in the R&CA; Hostplus Awards for Excellence 2026 in the Contemporary Australian Dining (Vic & Tas) category, a reflection of the passion and dedication that defines Geelong's dining scene. The group is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, delivering quality food and service, and building vibrant venues where both guests and teams feel right at home.

What you'll be doing?

- Overseeing daily operations: Take charge of the day-to-day running of Woolstore, ensuring the venue operates smoothly and efficiently at every turn.
- Leading and inspiring the team: Motivate and develop a dedicated hospitality team to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Driving staff development: Manage training, performance, and ongoing development to help the team grow and thrive.
- Upholding high standards: Maintain excellence across service, presentation,



and guest satisfaction at every service.
- Supporting events and functions: Collaborate closely with the Events Manager to plan and deliver memorable functions and events.
- Coordinating rosters and staffing: Assist with rostering, staffing needs, and day-to-day team coordination to keep operations running seamlessly.
- Managing stock and controls: Monitor stock levels, cash handling, and operational controls to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
- Contributing to commercial performance: Support cost control, financial targets, and opportunities to improve venue performance.
- Ensuring compliance: Uphold company policies along with liquor licensing, food safety, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Fostering a positive culture: Build a safe, collaborative, and welcoming workplace culture for the whole team.

Who are they looking for?

- Hospitality leadership experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Restaurant Manager or similar hospitality leadership role is required for this position.
- Operational systems know-how: Experience with rostering, stock control, and POS systems will help ensure a smooth transition into the role.
- RSA certification: Holding a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification is essential for this role.
- Team leadership skills: A proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team will be highly valued in this collaborative environment.




- Communication and problem-solving: Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills will support success in a busy, guest-focused setting.
- Passion for hospitality: A genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer experiences will shine through in this role.
- Composure under pressure: The ability to stay calm, organised, and effective in a fast-paced workplace is key to thriving in this position.
- Commercial mindset: A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to take ownership will be well suited to this opportunity.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

- Joining an expanding hospitality group with an exciting and diverse portfolio of venues.
- Working in a supportive skilled environment with the autonomy to make a real impact.
- Access to ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities.
- Opportunities for growth within the wider Hamo Hospitality Group.
- Enjoying discounts across all Hamo Hospitality venues.
- Free parking provided.
- Being part of a collaborative team environment with regular team-building activities and social events.
- Backing from dedicated HR, accounting, and administration teams to support ongoing success.

How to apply

Ready to join this role? Click Apply now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!

Everyone is encouraged to apply, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share a passion for great hospitality.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.

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