We are currently looking for a highly experienced General Manager for a new high-end Italian restaurant. The venue is being established from the ground up, so we need someone with solid experience managing large, premium restaurants and ideally previous experience with new venue openings. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the operation from pre-opening through to day-to-day management.

Key responsibilities
Pre-opening planning and operational setup FOH structure, floor flow, sections and waiter stations Recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and staff training Rostering, labour costs and wage management Managing large FOH and bar teams Developing SOPs, service standards and opening/closing procedures POS, Deputy and restaurant management systems Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails and beverage operations Beverage costing, GP, pricing and margin control Supplier management, purchasing and negotiations About you Solid experience managing large,



premium restaurants Previous experience with current venue openings Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails and beverage operations RSA, WHS and restaurant compliance Strong leadership, staff development and people management We need someone very hands-on who understands the floor but also has strong commercial and operational knowledge. They need to be confident building systems, leading a large team and maintaining a very high standard of service. Ideally, we would like to see candidates with a strong portfolio of venues they have managed or opened and a proven background in premium or high-volume restaurants.

What we offer
- Competitive salary package, based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Sponsorship opportunities available for the right candidate.
- Genuine career growth and the opportunity to be part of a new venue from the ground up.

📌 General Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Positano Ristorante
📍 Sydney