Restaurant Manager

Remnic Investment (A25 South Yarra)
Restaurant Manager
Location: South Yarra
Salary: Above Award $80,000- $90,000
Job Type: Full Time Position Only

About Us:
We are an Italian high-end dining restaurant in the heart of South Yarra, specialising in artisan Italian food experience, and we’re looking for a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team.
We pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can savour the true flavours of Italy, crafted with love and premium ingredients.
Our passionate team is dedicated to exceptional food, attentive service, and delivering memorable dining experiences.
As a ‘Coeliac Australia’ accredited restaurant, we are proud to offer a high-quality gluten-free menu that never compromises on taste.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
Maintain and uphold Coeliac Australia accreditation requirements, including staff training and safe food handling procedures for gluten-free service.
Recruit, train, roster, and manage front-of-house staff to deliver warm, professional, and efficient service.
Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure menu consistency, quality, and dietary compliance.
Manage reservations, guest relations, and conflict resolution with a customer-first approach.
Organising and coordinating functions/special events to ensure they are executed seamlessly and successfully
Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, ordering, and inventory management.
Monitor budgets, sales targets, and cost controls to maximise profitability.
Conducting regular meetings with the Managing Director and providing clear, timely reports on restaurant operations
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant venue in line with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Ensuring Food Safety procedures are followed.
Overseeing waste management processes, ensuring correct recycling and sustainable disposal practices
planning menus in consultation with Chefs
planning and organising special functions
arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
may take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders
Skills & Experience
Proficiency in English
Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a senior hospitality role.
Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine, and service etiquette.
Experience working in a gluten-free or allergy-aware food service environment (preferred but not essential if willing to train).
Exceptional leadership, communication and team management skills.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Financial literacy and understanding of budgeting, cost control and reporting.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Qualifications
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification (required).
Food Safety Supervisor certification (required or willing to obtain).
Coeliac Australia training or willingness to complete.
Remuneration
Salary $80,000 - $90,000
Benefits
Free food and tips
On-the-job training provided to serve Coeliac customers, with a focus on maintaining strict gluten-free safety standards