Located in central Orange, The Lord Anson Hotel combines welcoming pub hospitality with contemporary bistro dining, offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes and Australian favourites. Our venue caters for casual dining, family gatherings and private functions.

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee our bistro and restaurant operations. This role suits a hands-on hospitality professional who can lead a team, deliver excellent customer service and manage the restaurant’s operational and financial performance.

Key duties

- Plan, organise and oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficient service and a positive dining experience.
- Develop menus, specials and pricing in consultation with chefs and management.
- Manage restaurant budgets, monitor sales and expenditure, and implement measures to control costs.
- Arrange purchasing, liaise with suppliers and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Recruit, train, roster and supervise restaurant staff.
- Set service standards, monitor staff performance and provide ongoing coaching.
- Coordinate reservations, table allocation and service requirements with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Plan and organise functions,



group bookings and special dining events.
- Seek customer feedback and resolve complaints promptly and professionally.
- Maintain records of stock, sales and financial transactions, and prepare operational reports.
- Ensure dining areas remain clean, functional and well presented, with appropriate food safety and workplace safety practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve service, increase sales and encourage repeat business.

About you

- Relevant qualifications in Hospitality Management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing a restaurant or bistro.
- Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills.
- Sound knowledge of rostering, purchasing, stock control and budgeting.
- Ability to organise competing priorities and remain composed during busy service periods.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Permanent full time role with an annualized salary between $70K-$80K plus super

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team, please send your resume and contact details to the details attached.

📌 Restaurant Manager - The Lord Anson Hotel (Orange)
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