Restaurant Manager, Premium Dining Venue, The Rocks

Client Profile

Our client operates a highly regarded premium dining venue in one of Sydney's most iconic hospitality precincts. Known for quality produce, a strong beverage offering and genuine hospitality, the venue delivers an energetic yet polished dining experience to a diverse mix of local, corporate and international guests.

Job Description

As Restaurant Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day restaurant operation, leading from the floor and setting the standard for service. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who understands premium dining and knows how to create a guest experience that feels professional, warm and effortless.

You will work closely with the senior leadership and kitchen teams to maintain high standards across service, people and commercial performance.

• Lead, coach and develop a professional front-of-house team

• Drive consistently high standards of guest service and engagement

• Maintain strong knowledge of the menu, premium produce and beverage offering

• Oversee service execution, rostering, labour management and daily operations

• Build a positive, accountable culture focused on hospitality and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

You will be an experienced restaurant leader who is genuinely passionate about guests, service and quality. You are comfortable working in a busy premium environment and bring the confidence to lead a team while remaining highly visible on the restaurant floor.

• Proven restaurant management experience within premium or quality-led hospitality

• Strong service instincts and a genuine guest-first approach

• Excellent communication, leadership and team development skills

• Sound operational and commercial understanding

• A polished, professional approach with strong attention to detail

Offer

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within an established premium Sydney restaurant, working with a quality product and a team committed to delivering outstanding hospitality. The position offers genuine ownership of the guest experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the venue's continued success.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via phil@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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