Led by Executive Chef Robin Wagner, Aurora Restaurant is one of Adelaide's Michelin-starred restaurants and sets a benchmark for premium dining in the heart of Adelaide.

Set within an immersive light and art gallery in a stunning 150-year-old heritage building on Adelaide’s Light Square, Aurora brings together art, food and hospitality in a celebration of creativity and connection.

About the role

The Head of Hospitality leads the delivery of exceptional food and beverage experiences across the Aurora Restaurant as well as functions and events spaces within ILA (Immersive Light and Art). This role is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of service, guest experience, operational performance, and team leadership ensuring a level of hospitality that is polished, personalised, intuitive and worthy of an internationally-recognised premium dining destination.

Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, the Head of Hospitality implements strategic goals, streamlines operational processes, reviews and controls costs and drives business revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage service delivery across Aurora Restaurant, Aurora Lab, Terrace, Bar, and event spaces

- Help shape the design and delivery of functions and events across multiple venues and in different styles

- Champion exceptional guest experiences and maintain ILA’s reputation for excellence

- Manage staffing, rostering, training, and supplier relationships

- Manage the wine and beverage program/menu across the venue

- Work with the team to deliver positive outcomes from the business strategy





- Support positive team culture and lead by example

Person Specification

- Proven leadership in hospitality or venue management

- Creative thinker with a passion for providing superior guest experiences, and ability to foster a culture for the same within their team

- Meticulous attention to detail

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to lead, motivate and train a team

- Strong commercial and financial management skills, with experience overseeing budgets, labour costs and operating expenses

Qualifications/Experience required

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior hospitality role

- Restaurant management experience within fine/premium dining or hatted restaurants, incorporating staff management and oversight

- Experience overseeing wine and beverage offerings within a premium hospitality environment

- Knowledge of food safety, licensing, and compliance standards

- Sommelier’s certifications (WSET, CMS or IWS) would be highly regarded

This is a permanent full time position, typically worked Tuesday to Saturday. Flexibility will be required to work across these days and adjust days/hours worked to meet operational requirements and business needs.

Applicants must have full working rights within Australia.
We are unable to provide sponsorship.

Apply through SEEK.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Queries only (not applications) to: ••••@immersivelightandart.com.au

More information about Aurora: auroraadl.com.au

More information about ILA (Immersive Light and Art): immersivelightandart.com.au

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