Restaurant Manager – Red Gum BBQ

At Red Gum BBQ, we’re not just serving barbecue – we’re creating experiences people come back for.

Our goal is simple: we want every customer to feel genuinely welcomed, leave feeling special, and walk away raving about the food, the service and the overall experience. We believe those moments happen when you build an incredible team, create a great culture, and lead with heart.

With venues in Red Hill and Seaford, Red Gum has become one of Australia’s most recognised BBQ destinations. Every tray that leaves the pass, every guest we welcome and every team member we develop plays a part in what makes Red Gum special.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead our Front of House team at Red Hill and help shape the next chapter of the business.

We’re not looking for someone to manage a restaurant. We’re looking for someone to lead a team that people genuinely love being part of.

If you love building teams, creating unforgettable guest experiences and setting the standard every day, we’d love to meet you.

Why you’ll love working with us

Hospitality can be demanding—but we don’t believe great leadership should come at the expense of your life outside work.

We offer:

• A genuine 40-hour management role
• Mostly daytime shifts with a balanced roster
• Regular weekends off while still being present during key trading periods
• A supportive leadership team that backs each other
• Work at our iconic Red Hill restaurant
• A growing business where your ideas and leadership genuinely make an impact

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading our Front of House operation and creating an environment where both our team and our guests thrive.

You’ll:

• Lead service from the floor and set the standard every day
• Build a positive, high-performing team culture where people enjoy coming to work
• Coach, mentor and develop your team to be their best
• Deliver guest experiences that people can’t wait to tell their friends about
• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth, consistent service
• Manage staffing, rosters and labour costs
• Work closely with our kitchen leadership to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Champion our values and help shape the culture of Red Gum BBQ

About You

You’re an experienced hospitality leader who understands that great restaurants are built by great people.

You:

• Have proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior Front of House leader
• Lead with confidence, empathy and accountability
• Love coaching and developing people
• Stay calm under pressure and thrive in busy service
• Have exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Are passionate about creating memorable guest experiences
• Aren’t afraid to roll your sleeves up and lead from the front

Why Red Gum?

We’re ambitious, we’re growing, and we’re building something special.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Australia’s best-known BBQ brands while building a team you’re genuinely proud of.

If you’re looking for more than just your next hospitality job, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your resume directly to Louise at people@redgumbbq.com.au.