Restaurant Manager

We are looking at recruiting for a Restaurant Manager for the Bentley Group current and upcoming venues.

Bentley Restaurant Group is one of Sydney’s most respected hospitality groups, led by co-owners Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt.

Our portfolio currently includes Bentley Restaurant + Bar, King Clarence, Eleven Barrack and Watermans, each venue distinct in style and energy, but united by a commitment to quality.

Across the group, our philosophy remains simple:

Great restaurants are built on exceptional food, attentive service and an outstanding wine list.

We operate refined dining rooms, vibrant city restaurants and dynamic late-night spaces — all driven by professionalism, precision and genuine hospitality.

The ideal Restaurant Manager candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hatted restaurant manager position, impeccable presentation and a genuine passion for delivering memorable experiences to Sydney diners.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining high quality service standards;

• Excellent verbal communication and time management skills;

• Ability to maintain a calm demeanour in a fast paced, high intensity environment

• Leading, rostering, and training the front of house team; 

• Management of labour costs and reporting and the ability to balance high volume periods and peak service times with the team;

• Checking stock levels, ordering supplies, and implementing monthly stocktakes; 

• Overseeing reservations and building relationships with regular guests;

• Confidently offering advice about menu and wine choices - great product knowledge is essential, and a wine background is a bonus;

• Liaise with the kitchen regarding menus, events daily run-sheets and service;

• Experience managing functions and special offsite events

About the Process

Please email your resume to ••••@thebentley.com.au along with a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself, your availability, salary expectations and which of our restaurants you would love to work at.