McLaren Vale, South Australia

Bring your passion for hospitality, food and wine to Harry’s Deli at Wirra Wirra. We’re looking for a hands-on FOH Manager who can inspire a team, make every guest feel welcome and help drive the restaurant’s continued growth.

Set within our McLaren Vale winery, Harry’s Deli brings together seasonal food, Wirra Wirra wines and warm, knowledgeable service. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the restaurant’s day-to-day operations and make a meaningful contribution to our wider hospitality and tourism offering.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Hospitality & Tourism, you will lead the Front of House team and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You’ll be a visible presence on the floor, setting the standard for service, developing your team’s confidence and finding opportunities to improve both the guest experience and commercial performance.

What you’ll be doing

- Leading, coaching and developing a confident, professional Front of House team.
- Managing daily restaurant operations, including bookings, rosters, service preparation and presentation.
- Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth communication between the kitchen and floor.
- Growing restaurant revenue and average guest spend through thoughtful food and wine recommendations.
- Building the team’s knowledge of Wirra Wirra wines and supporting Wine Club referrals.
- Managing labour costs and roster efficiency while maintaining service standards.




- Responding to guest feedback with care and using it to improve the dining experience.
- Supporting wine dinners, special events and experiences that showcase Wirra Wirra.
- Maintaining food safety, responsible service of alcohol and workplace health and safety standards.

About you

You’re an experienced restaurant or Front of House leader who enjoys being involved in service and takes pride in helping others succeed. You understand that warm hospitality, strong teamwork and sound commercial management go hand in hand.

You’ll bring:

- Experience managing a restaurant or leading a Front of House team in a busy hospitality workplace.
- A welcoming, confident approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Proven skills in team leadership, training, rostering and day-to-day operations.
- Commercial awareness, including an understanding of labour costs, sales and profitability.
- A genuine interest in wine and enthusiasm for developing your own knowledge and that of your team.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Relevant RSA certification and an understanding of hospitality compliance requirements.

Experience in a winery restaurant or wine tourism setting would be highly regarded.

Why join us?

- Take ownership of a restaurant within an established McLaren Vale winery.
- Work with a team passionate about food, wine and hospitality.
- Help shape service standards, develop your team and influence the restaurant’s growth.
- Collaborate across restaurant, cellar door, events and tourism experiences.

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📌 HARRY'S DELI AT WIRRA WIRRA - FOH MANAGER (McLaren Vale)
🏢 HARRY'S DELI AT WIRRA WIRRA - FOH MANAGER
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