Restaurant Manager

Palazzo Salato | 201 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD

Palazzo Salato is an ode to the great trattorias of Rome – a 120-seat Roman-inspired restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, housed within a heritage-listed building on Clarence Street. As the Love Tilly Group’s most ambitious venture yet, we’re a little more grown up, a little more refined, and with a lot more space.

We serve a menu of hand-rolled pasta, snacks and sustainably sourced proteins from some of Australia’s best farmers, devised by Executive Chef Alex Major. Our 800-strong wine list focuses on Italian, Australian and French wines. From our walk-in bar and bustling dining room to our hidden private dining room seating up to 22 guests, we offer a lively space for every occasion.

We’ve earned a Good Food Guide Hat in both 2024 and 2025, and count none other than Nigella Lawson among our fans. We’re casual yet elegant. We’re refined but never stuffy. We serve great food and great wine and we have fun doing it.

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and help drive the next chapter of Palazzo Salato.

This is a rare opportunity to take the reins at one of Sydney’s most exciting dining destinations. You’ll work alongside an exceptionally talented team, overseeing daily operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where hospitality is everything.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and develop the front-of-house team, fostering a culture of warm, attentive hospitality

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service across the dining room, bar and private dining areas

• Manage reservations, floor planning and service pacing for our 120-seat venue

• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure food quality, presentation and consistency

• Drive financial performance including cost control, inventory management and revenue growth

• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues with professionalism and discretion

• Maintain the highest standards of restaurant presentation, hygiene and operational readiness

• Support and contribute to the Love Tilly Group’s culture of craft, accessibility and fun

You’re a hospitality professional with personality and passion. You thrive in a busy, high-energy environment and know how to keep a team motivated and a dining room humming.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Assistant Manager in a premium casual or fine dining setting

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Exceptional guest service standards and a natural ability to connect with people

• Solid financial acumen – you understand P&L, labour costs, and inventory management

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A deep appreciation for Italian food, wine and hospitality

• Current RSA certification

• Full working rights in Australia

Experience with high-volume venues (100+ seats) and knowledge of Italian wine would be highly regarded.

• The opportunity to lead at one of Sydney’s most acclaimed restaurants

• A supportive, passionate team environment within the Love Tilly Group family

• Career growth and development opportunities across the group’s iconic Sydney venues

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

• EAP available to all staff

Love Tilly Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.