Restaurant and Beverage Manager

Restaurant & Beverage Manager

An exceptional opportunity to secure a senior leadership role with a professional organisation in Perth's East End.  This dual-focused position combines restaurant and beverage program management.  This position is ideal for an experienced hospitality leader ready to run the floor and the cellar with equal authority.

The successful applicant will have significant restaurant and beverage/sommelier management experience, be able to deliver genuine hospitality, coach and mentor the team, drive wine list development and beverage cost control, and report confidently to senior managers and consultants while managing the venue's service, administrative and financial performance.

Strong leadership is required at this level, backed by a deep and current knowledge of wine and beverage, a refined palate, and the motivation to drive constant service perfection while meeting key performance indicators. A key requirement is the ability to make guests feel truly welcomed and appreciated with authentic character.

About the venue

Garum is situated in the magnificent historical Hibernian Hall at the foot of The Westin Hotel, located at the East end of the Perth CBD.

Reflecting the rich history of the space, the venue focuses on its Roman connection – Roman techniques and traditions take centre stage on the menu. Uncomplicated and pure are the cornerstones of the kitchen philosophy, delivering local ingredients with a unique Roman flavour.

The focus is on continuously reaching greater levels of guest experience, and on our team members working in excellent conditions in an environment that promotes the development of skills, knowledge and career advancement.

Job Description

You will be responsible for a large team of service staff and sommeliers, leading the preparation and delivery of exceptional food, wine and customer service. This includes maintaining an outstanding, competitive wine list, managing beverage stock, costs and supplier relationships, and keeping the team's product knowledge sharp through ongoing training and mentoring. You will drive guest experience, uphold the restaurant's brand and culture, manage administrative and financial performance against KPIs, and work closely with senior management and consultants on team leadership and product development. You will ensure seamless communication and cohesion between front and back of house so that every element of food, beverage and service is delivered to the highest standard.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Committed to exceeding guest expectations and delivering genuine hospitality
• Advanced wine and beverage knowledge, with the palate and expertise to guide list development and food pairing
• Proven ability to manage stock, cost control and supplier relationships
• Strong financial acumen and a track record of meeting KPIs
• Ability to mentor, train and develop a high-performing team
• Exceptional people skills and social awareness
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the industry

About the Individual

As the successful applicant, you will work well within a team and bring a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of an evolving and exciting profession. You will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, be friendly, polite and courteous at all times, and have a genuine passion for wine, hospitality and continued professional growth.