Salary: up to $40 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Supportive Senior Leadership and OwnershipCompetitive Salary and Conditions on OfferFantastic Career Advancement OpportunitiesAbout the ClientOur client is a well-established hospitality venue in the Illawarra region, offering a quality restaurant experience in a unique setting. The venue attracts a mix of local guests and visitors, with a strong focus on quality food, attentive service and memorable dining experiences. This is an opportunity to join a distinctive hospitality operation where you can lead the front-of-house team and help deliver consistently high standards. With coastal living, beautiful surroundings and easy access to Wollongong, the region offers a great lifestyle away from the congestion and costs of a major city.About the PositionTake the lead in a distinctive dining destination as Restaurant Manager, overseeing service and creating an exceptional guest experience. You’ll lead and develop the front-of-house team, maintain service standards, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth, consistent operations. Offering $85K + super, this role suits an experienced restaurant professional who enjoys building a strong team culture and delivering quality service. If you’re ready to take ownership in a unique setting close to the coast, this is an opportunity worth exploring.Position DescriptionOversee daily restaurant operations and service deliveryLead, coach and develop the front-of-house teamManage restaurant bookings,



table service and guest experienceMaintain high standards of service, presentation and hospitalityCoordinate closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth serviceManage rosters, staffing and labour costsOversee stock control, ordering and beverage operationsMonitor sales, costs and restaurant performanceHandle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionallySupport functions, special events and private bookingsEnsure RSA, workplace health and safety and venue compliancePosition RequirementsPrevious Restaurant Manager or senior restaurant leadership experienceBackground in quality restaurant, hotel or destination dining operationsProven ability to lead, motivate and develop a front-of-house teamStrong understanding of restaurant service and guest experienceExperience with rostering, labour costs, stock control and budgetsExcellent communication and customer service skillsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailCurrent RSA and sound knowledge of liquor complianceAbility to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidaysHands-on, skilled and confident taking ownership of restaurant operationsSalary & Benefits$85K + superLeadership role within a distinctive dining destinationOpportunity to shape service standards and team cultureSupportive management environmentBeautiful Illawarra location close to the coastAccess to the Wollongong region’s lifestyle and amenities #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Restuarant Manager (Wollongong)
🏢 Frontline Recruitment
📍 Wollongong