Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager – Pocket Pizza Manly

Location: Manly, NSW Salary: $90,000 + Bonus + Super Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Pocket Pizza Manly is a growing, much-loved local favourite known for great food, great service, and an even better vibe. Nestled in the heart of Manly, we've built our reputation on quality pizza, a well-curated wine and beverage list, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back. As we continue to expand across new locations, we're looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our team and help shape the next chapter of our journey.

The Role

We're on the hunt for a hands-on, professional Restaurant Manager who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be the face of the floor — setting the standard for service, driving team performance, and making sure every guest leaves with a great experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader who wants real ownership over a venue, the chance to build and mentor a strong team, and room to grow as the business expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day floor and venue operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service during peak periods
• Recruit, train, and mentor front-of-house staff, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture
• Maintain rigorous standards around food safety, presentation, and beverage service
• Manage rosters, staffing levels, and labour costs in line with budget
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally
• Support stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering
• Work closely with the ownership/leadership team on venue performance, targets, and growth initiatives
• Champion a culture of accountability, hospitality, and pride in the guest experience

What You'll Bring

• A professional approach to everything you do, both with your team and with guests
• High attention to detail — nothing slips past you, from table presentation to stock levels
• The ability to stay calm under pressure, especially during a busy service or unexpected rush
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to genuinely lead by example on the floor, not just from the office
• Sound food and beverage knowledge, including an appreciation for wine and matching service
• A genuine customer-first mentality — you take pride in creating memorable guest experiences
• Weekend availability — a must for this role, as our busiest periods fall on weekends
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar restaurant management role, ideally within hospitality or a fast-paced dining environment
• Solid understanding of rostering, cost control, and day-to-day venue operations
• A positive, can-do attitude and genuine enjoyment of building and developing a team

What We Offer

• $90,000 salary + bonus + super — a competitive package that rewards performance
• Staff dining discounts — enjoy our food and drinks as part of the team
• Annual staff wine-making trip — a unique, hands-on experience and a great team-bonding perk
• Company car* — provided for eligible team members
• Genuine growth opportunities — we're an expanding company, and we love promoting from within as new venues open
• A supportive, close-knit team culture where your leadership and ideas are valued
• The chance to make the role your own and have real input into how the venue runs

*Conditions apply.

How to Apply

If you're a natural leader who thrives under pressure, genuinely loves hospitality, and is ready to take the next step in your career with a growing brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your resume and a short cover note telling us why you'd be a great fit to:

dylan@pocketpizza.com.au

We look forward to welcoming our next Restaurant Manager to the Pocket Pizza Manly family!

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person