Restaurant Manager, The Restaurant Pendolino, Sydney

SG Foodservice Pty Ltd t/a The Restaurant Pendolino
Full time | Monday to Saturday | From A$79,500 per year plus superannuation

About Us

The Restaurant Pendolino serves authentic, regionally inspired Italian cuisine. We’re proud of our handmade pasta, our use of Australia’s finest extra virgin olive oils, and a wine list that pairs prestigious Italian and Australian labels with our menu.

Our team is our greatest asset. We offer career development, ongoing training and staff perks, within a renowned restaurant group.

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll run the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and lead the front-of-house team in delivering the exceptional dining experience Pendolino is known for, while meeting our business goals.

Leadership and team

- Recruit, onboard, train and supervise front-of-house staff, and manage their performance
- Prepare weekly rosters that balance service needs with labour targets
- Mentor junior staff and lift service standards over time

Guest experience

- Monitor service delivery to maintain our standards and respond promptly to guest feedback
- Welcome guests, manage reservations and step in on the floor during peak periods and special events
- Present menus and beverage lists with confidence, offering informed recommendations including wine pairings and specialty dishes

Events and marketing

- Plan and run private functions, group bookings and special dining experiences in the restaurant and private dining room
- Support marketing and promotional initiatives that build the brand and engage customers

Operations and compliance

- Keep accurate records of sales, costs,



stock levels and financial transactions to support reporting and analysis
- Follow OH&S; procedures and ensure the venue meets health regulations and is clean, functional and well presented
- Oversee point-of-sale operations and secure payment handling

Hands-on service

When needed, you’ll also support the floor team with taking orders, serving food and wine, opening and pouring bottles, clearing and resetting tables, and assisting the sommelier and cellar team.

About You

Experience and qualifications

- An appropriate qualification plus at least 1 year as a Restaurant Manager in a high-quality, hatted restaurant or equivalent, or at least 3 years in the same type of role without a qualification
- Excellent food and wine knowledge
- A solid background in restaurant operations and admin, including rostering, stocktakes and analysing performance results
- Confidence working with budgets and managing labour costs

Personal qualities

- A genuine passion for hospitality and outstanding guest service
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation
- A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end environment

How to Apply

Email your resume to [email protected]. Learn more at www.pendolino.com.au.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agencies, please.

You must already have working rights in Australia and be located in Australia.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $79,500.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance

Experience:

- Restaurant management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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