Sardo Sorrento

Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula VIC | Full-time | $75,000-85,000 + superannuation

Sardo is an Italian restaurant on Ocean Beach Road in the heart of Sorrento. We serve Sardinian-inspired seafood, handmade pasta and classic Italian dishes, alongside wines from local producers. Guests dine in our relaxed courtyard setting, with live Italian music on summer evenings. We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Manage daily restaurant operations

Recruit, train, roster and supervise front-of-house staff

Deliver warm, consistent service and handle guest feedback and complaints

Work with the head chef on menus, specials and the guest experience

Manage stock, ordering, suppliers and the wine list

Control costs, budgets, cash handling and end-of-day reporting

Ensure compliance with food safety, responsible service of alcohol,



and workplace health and safety requirements

Plan for peak summer trading, functions and events

About you

A relevant qualification, such as a Diploma of Hospitality Management, plus at least [3] years’ full-time experience in restaurant management or a total of six (6) years’ full-time experience

Robust knowledge of Italian food and wine

Proven leadership and staff management skills

Experience with rostering, budgeting and point-of-sale systems

Current RSA certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Availability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays

Fluency in Italian is highly regarded, as you’ll work with an Italian-speaking team and clientele

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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