Restaurant Manager

Job Description

About the company

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Join a well-established and much-loved French-inspired café and bistro with over 25 years of success. With two bustling locations and a range of signature products sold nationally and internationally, this is a family-run business that values quality, innovation, and a warm, community-driven atmosphere.

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About the role

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Were looking for two dynamic and driven Restaurant Managers to take full ownership of a well-loved bistro and café, leading both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional dining experience. This is more than just a hands-on role, its an opportunity to shape the restaurants vision, refine service standards, and create a welcoming atmosphere for an affluent clientele in two of Sydneys most prestigious suburbs . If you have a deep appreciation for French cuisine and wine, excel at team leadership, and take pride in crafting memorable guest experiences, this role is for you.

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Responsibilities

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• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service in a small, fast-paced venue.
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• Lead and support the kitchen and front of house team, creating a warm and professional work environment.
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• Demonstrate strong business acumen and create upselling opportunities.
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• Deliver an outstanding guest experience , building strong relationships with regulars and new customers alike.
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• Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain menu consistency and quality.
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• Provide expert wine and food recommendations , enhancing the dining experience.
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• Handle customer feedback with professionalism, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
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• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
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About you

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• Fluent in English with a natural ability to connect with people.
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• Strong understanding of French cuisine and wine , French background preferred but not essential.
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• 8+ years of experience in restaurant management, with a strong customer service focus.
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• Warm, personable, and empatheticable to engage with an upscale clientele.
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• Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over the role.
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• WSET certification or strong wine knowledge (not a sommelier, but confident in recommendations).
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• Strong business acumen with the ability to upsell and maximize revenue.
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• Experience in operations and rostering.
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Why Join Us?

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• Family-run business with strong team support across staffing, operations, and marketing.
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• Autonomy and ownership no micromanagement, just trust and results.
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• Be part of an iconic French bistro with a respected name in the industry.
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• Work in a beautiful location with a loyal and appreciative clientele.
  
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• 4-5 days weeks.
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• High Salary.
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