Canberra, ACT, Australia Full-time Posted 31 Oct 2026

$80,000 - $95,000 per year Visa sponsorship

About the role

An established hospitality and events group is hiring a Restaurant Manager for its Canberra venue, a well-known destination for corporate events, weddings and high tea. The employer needs one person who can take complete operational responsibility for the site.

What the business wants is a premium-hospitality manager who leads from the floor, keeps the front-of-house crew well trained and rostered, and works hand in hand with the General Manager, the events coordinators and the chefs. Commercial results matter too, with revenue, costs and compliance all sitting with this role.

Hours centre on nights and weekends. Sponsorship is available for the successful applicant.

- Manage the venue day to day across corporate functions, private events, weddings and high tea
- Lead the front-of-house crew: rosters, training and ongoing development




- Coordinate closely with the General Manager, events and kitchen so every event is delivered smoothly
- Maintain high service standards and a well-presented venue
- Handle guest feedback
- Lift revenue and control costs
- Manage compliance, including WHS and RSA

Requirements & eligibility

- Proven experience in premium hospitality as an Events Manager, Venue Manager or Restaurant Manager
- A warm, approachable personality and comfort working with guests and the team
- Confident, hands-on leadership with full ownership of operations
- Excellent English, both spoken and written
- Robust organisational skills paired with a sharp eye for detail
- Availability to work nights and weekends, including every weekend
- Availability on public holidays and through peak event periods

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