- Pathway to Restaurant Manager for a strong Assistant Manager
- Fair work-life balance, with chance to have Sundays/Mondays off
- Excellent remuneration, with consistent weekly tips
Our client is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the floor at one of the Gold Coast’s most exciting and fast-paced dining destinations.
We’re looking for a hands-on operator who thrives in the middle of service, driving energy, leading from the front and creating exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced premium-casual environment.
The venue is large, vibrant, design-led and built around high-energy service, strong culture and the guest experience. Part of a large hospitality group who pride themselves on contemporary spaces and product-driven F&B.
You’ll take full ownership of the floor, leading and inspiring a high-performing team while ensuring exceptional service standards, seamless operations, and an energetic atmosphere are consistently delivered.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading from the floor during busy service periods
- Driving team culture, accountability, and performance daily
- Creating a seamless, engaging guest experience from open to close
- Managing service flow, bookings, waitlists, and floor operations in real time
- Coaching and developing the team through presence and leadership
- Working closely with the kitchen and bar to ensure smooth execution
- Influencing revenue through upselling, guest engagement, and service behaviour
- Maintaining a polished, energetic venue atmosphere at all times
About You
You’re a confident and visible hospitality leader who brings energy, composure, and presence to every shift.
You likely come from:
- Premium or premium-casual restaurants
- High-volume environments with elevated service standards
- Strong hospitality groups or highly regarded independent venues
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience leading large teams in fast-paced service environments
- Strong operational and floor management capability
- A guest-first mindset with exceptional people skills
- Natural leadership and the ability to motivate teams under pressure
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how service drives revenue
- High standards, positive energy, and a calm approach during busy periods
- Beverage and wine knowledge
Why This Role?
- Join a high-profile, premium venue on the Gold Coast
- Work with a strong brand and ambitious leadership team
- Genuine opportunity for growth into senior operational leadership within this large precinct
- Chance to work a Tuesday to Saturday roster, with Sundays off
- Above market salary, plus tips
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