Restaurant Manager

This job ad is posted by Comandini Migration Services on behalf of MARE-LU PTY LIMITED (t.as Lu Mare)

Restaurant Manager – MARE-LU PTY LIMITED (t.as Lu Mare)

Pay: From AU$79,000 ~ AU$80,000 per year + 12% superannuation

Location: Lu Mare, 3/9 Wilson Street, Wollongong NSW 2500

Position: Restaurant Manager

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

Lu Mare is seeking an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Manager to join our team in Wollongong.

This is a full-time opportunity for a skilled hospitality professional with strong restaurant management experience who can oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, lead our front-of-house team, and ensure consistently high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant;
• supervising, coordinating and supporting front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service;
• recruiting, training and mentoring restaurant staff;
• preparing staff rosters and managing daily staffing requirements;
• maintaining high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction;
• handling customer enquiries, feedback and complaints professionally;
• coordinating with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth food and beverage service;
• monitoring restaurant performance, operational costs and profitability;
• managing stock levels, ordering supplies and liaising with suppliers;
• overseeing cash handling, POS systems and daily financial transactions;
• assisting with budgeting, cost control and revenue management;
• ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations;
• maintaining cleanliness, presentation and operational standards throughout the restaurant;
• organising and coordinating reservations, functions and special events; and
• implementing procedures to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate must have:

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or in a comparable restaurant management role;
• strong leadership and staff management skills;
• demonstrated experience managing daily restaurant operations in a busy hospitality environment;
• excellent customer service and communication skills;
• sound knowledge of restaurant operations, food and beverage service, and hospitality industry standards;
• experience in staff rostering, training and performance management;
• strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills;
• an understanding of stock control, budgeting and cost management;
• knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements;
• the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities; and
• a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Salary and Employment Conditions

This is a full-time position based at Lu Mare, 3/9 Wilson Street, Wollongong NSW 2500.

Annual salary: From AU$79,000 ~ AU$80,000 per year + 12% superannuation.

If you have the experience, leadership skills and passion required for this position, we would love to hear from you.

Work Location: In person