Restaurant Manager | New Restaurant Opening | Tasmania East Coast

Shape an exceptional dining experience from day one.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to play a leading role in the opening of a remarkable new restaurant on Tasmania's stunning East Coast.

Set on a historic coastal sheep farm, this destination venue will celebrate Tasmania's finest produce, people, wine and stories. Offering a produce-driven dining experience with a strong sense of place, the restaurant will combine highly seasonal food, advanced cooking and preservation techniques, exceptional Tasmanian wines and genuine, knowledgeable hospitality.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and help create something truly special.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will be instrumental in shaping the restaurant's identity, service philosophy and guest experience. This is a hands-on leadership role offering significant input into the opening, ongoing direction and culture of the venue.

You will lead the front-of-house operation while helping build a cohesive experience that seamlessly connects the kitchen, beverage program and dining room.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading daily restaurant operations and service standards
- Recruiting, training and developing a high-performing front-of-house team
- Creating warm, memorable and highly personalised guest experiences
- Developing and maintaining an exceptional all-Tasmanian wine program
- Collaborating closely with the Head Chef on food, wine and service integration
- Managing reservations, staffing, scheduling and operational performance
- Driving a culture of hospitality, professionalism and continuous improvement

About You





You are a hospitality professional who combines strong leadership with genuine warmth and a passion for exceptional service.

Ideally, you will bring:

- Proven hospitality experience, including at least 2 years in a Restaurant Manager or senior leadership position
- Experience within hatted, highly regarded or quality-driven dining environments
- Advanced wine knowledge, with WSET qualifications highly regarded
- Strong appreciation for Tasmanian wine and local producers
- Experience building, mentoring and developing hospitality teams
- Excellent understanding of service delivery, wine pairing and guest engagement
- Commercial awareness and operational leadership capability
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to take ownership of your department

Most importantly, you are someone who leads from the front, invests in your team and takes pride in creating an outstanding hospitality experience.

What's on Offer

- Rare opportunity to open a brand-new destination restaurant
- Work alongside an ambitious and passionate leadership team
- Significant influence over the service and beverage offering
- Stunning East Coast Tasmania location
- Robust salary package and long-term career opportunity
- Be part of creating one of Tasmania's most exciting new hospitality venues

If you're ready to leave your mark on a truly unique Tasmanian dining experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your hospitality leadership experience and passion for exceptional service.

Reference number: AF-289-1K5E12P74
Profession:Hospitality, Tourism & TravelManagement

Company: Pinnacle People Permanent
Date posted: 20th Oct, 2026

📌 Restaurant Manager (Tasmania)
🏢 Pinnacle People Permanent
📍 Tasmania