Venue Manager

Restaurant Manager – Bistro Francias (Hyde Park)

Bistro Francias Hyde Park is a quality-driven, high-volume French restaurant where genuine hospitality meets operational excellence. We are growing, and an exciting opportunity now exists for a self-motivated, committed Restaurant Manager to join our team in Hyde Park.

About the Role

As the Restaurant Manager, you will play a central role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in a premium dining environment and is passionate about French cuisine and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training and supervising staff
• Agreeing and managing budgets
• Planning menus in consultation with Chefs
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene, and health & safety legislation
• Promoting and marketing the business
• Ordering supplies and overseeing stock levels
• Producing staff rosters
• Handling customer enquiries and complaints
• Taking reservations and overseeing front-of-house operations
• Greeting and advising customers
• Preparing and presenting staffing and sales reports
• Keeping statistical and financial records
• Assessing and improving profitability
• Setting targets and KPIs
• Managing administration and paperwork
• Liaising with customers, employees, suppliers, licensing authorities, and representatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve business operations and enhance the restaurant
• Ensuring a respectful, positive workplace culture
• Supporting senior management in achieving profit goals

About You – The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Deep understanding of hospitality operations
• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Professional qualifications in hospitality management
• Strong understanding of French cuisine, culinary principles, menu development and terminology
• Knowledge of wine pairing – understanding how wine body and flavours complement French dishes
• Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years full-time experience in a similar Restaurant Manager role.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary package: Base Annual Salary-$80,000 + Super
• Opportunity to work with a passionate, professional team
• Supportive environment with room to contribute ideas and help grow the business

How to Apply

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Employer visa sponsorship may be available for an exceptional candidate who meets role requirements and visa criteria. If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your resume to:
baz@bistrofrancais.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Restaurant Supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person