RESTAURANT MANAGER

Restaurant Manager – The Butter Factory Restaurant, Pyree

Permanent position | 4½ days per week

The Butter Factory Restaurant in Pyree is seeking an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and help deliver exceptional dining, wedding and function experiences.

This is an opportunity for someone who genuinely loves hospitality, enjoys leading a team, and takes pride in creating a warm, polished and memorable guest experience.

We are looking for a manager who can combine strong service standards with sound organisation, commercial awareness and the confidence to take ownership of day-to-day restaurant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in delivering warm, attentive and personalised service to every guest.

• Manage the day-to-day front-of-house operation, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, till reconciliation and rostering.

• Lead, support and motivate the front-of-house team to maintain consistent service standards.

• Work closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient coordination between front and back of house.

• Oversee weddings, functions and special events, ensuring details are communicated and executed to a high standard.

• Conduct property and venue inspections with prospective wedding and function clients, presenting The Butter Factory confidently and professionally.

• Respond to guest feedback or concerns promptly, professionally and with a strong focus on guest satisfaction.

• Identify opportunities to increase guest spend through knowledgeable, natural and appropriate recommendations across food, wine and beverages.

• Maintain strong attention to labour, stock, wastage and other controllable operating costs.

• Monitor front-of-house stock and supplies and coordinate ordering and replenishment as required.

• Ensure the restaurant remains clean, safe, organised and welcoming and complies with relevant health and safety requirements.

• Assist across the broader operation when required, including supporting the kitchen during busy periods or functions.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous restaurant, venue or hospitality management experience.

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to build a positive and accountable team culture.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Experience with weddings, functions or events would be highly regarded.

• Confidence managing busy services and responding calmly to changing circumstances.

• Good commercial awareness, including rostering, labour management, stock control and increasing average guest spend.

• A collaborative, hands-on approach and willingness to assist wherever required.

• Current RSA or the ability to obtain the required NSW certification.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

The Role

This is an ongoing 4½-day-per-week position offering the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the restaurant operation and play an important role in the continued growth of The Butter Factory.

The successful applicant will work closely with the owners and kitchen team and will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve systems and help shape the guest experience across restaurant dining, weddings and events.

If you are an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the floor and wants to be part of a unique destination venue in the Shoalhaven, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply through SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your hospitality management experience and availability.