Restaurant Manager
- Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
- Manage labor budgets, inventory, and stock control while mentoring the floor team.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver a refined dining experience.
About the opportunity
Set within the heart of the Mornington Peninsula’s wine region—framed by 40 acres of manicured vines, European country gardens, tranquil lakes, and luxury boutique accommodation—this acclaimed destination restaurant stands as a regional benchmark.
Consistently recognised with industry accolades and awards for its seasonal culinary execution, the dining room showcases an exceptional cool-climate wine program and a refined, estate-to-plate philosophy.
Our client is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take operational command of this flagship dining room. This is a visible, floor-led position where you will set the benchmark for warm, sophisticated regional hospitality, ensuring every guest experience is seamless from welcome to departure.
Working in close partnership with a celebrated Executive Chef and estate leadership, you will lead daily restaurant operations, table-side storytelling, cellar selections, and floor team mentorship, while keeping a firm hand on wage targets and service standards.
What you’ll get in return
- $90,000 + super + incentives + extensive group-wide employee benefits
- Inspiring regional work environment in one of Victoria's premier food and wine destinations
- Opportunity to lead an awarded dining concept backed by an elite culinary and sommelier team
- Clear, demonstrated progression pathways within a respected national boutique hotel portfolio
- Generous group discounts across luxury accommodation, cellar doors, and dining properties
The candidate
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager within an awarded, hatted, or luxury estate dining environment
- A natural, charismatic host who leads from the front, thrives on the floor, and takes pride in elevated guest relations
- Deep wine knowledge and passion for regional cool-climate varietals, fine dining service steps, and beverage pairings
- Commercially aware operator capable of managing labor budgets, roster optimization, inventory, and stock control
- Coaching-driven team leader dedicated to training junior floor staff, fostering cellar knowledge, and maintaining high retention
You must have permanent residency or full Australian working rights to apply
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