Restaurant Manager – Full-Time (1 position)

Mair and Doveton Pty Ltd is looking for a qualified and experienced Full-time Restaurant Manager to join our team.

Location: Ballarat, VIC 3350

Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation

Occupation: Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111)

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to manage and oversee the daily operations of our restaurant in Ballarat.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning menus in consultation with Chefs to ensure quality, variety, and cost efficiency
• Planning, organising, and overseeing special functions and events
• Coordinating and supervising kitchen and dining room operations
• Ensuring strict compliance with food safety standards and sanitary regulations
• Arranging purchasing, ordering, and pricing of food and supplies in line with budgetary requirements
• Ordering ingredients in appropriate quantities to meet operational demands
• Maintaining accurate records of stock levels, purchases, and financial transactions
• Working closely with management to meet revenue, cost control, and profitability objectives
• Ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and maintain a clean, functional, and presentable environment
• Managing customer service operations, including handling enquiries, complaints, and feedback
• Conferring with customers to assess satisfaction with meals and service and implementing improvements where required
• Recruiting, training, rostering, and supervising staff
• Taking reservations, greeting guests, and assisting with service operations when required Skills and Qualifications

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field (Certificate III, IV, Diploma or higher), or equivalent industry experience
• Relevant full-time experience in a restaurant or café management role
• Proven ability to manage daily restaurant operations, including staff supervision, rostering, and performance management
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, WHS, and Australian hospitality regulations
• Strong skills in budgeting, stock control, ordering, and financial record-keeping
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced hospitality environment
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