CREATE YOUR LEGACY AT ONE OF VICTORIA’S MOST ICONIC DESTINATIONS.

Set amongst ten acres of breathtaking English gardens and the grandeur of a 19th century estate, Joseph’s Restaurant at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park is a destination in its own right — and now, we’re searching for a passionate, driven Restaurant Manager to take the helm and lead the next chapter of our culinary journey.
This is more than a job. It’s a rare opportunity to reshape, reimagine and re-energise an established venue — with the ambition of taking Joseph’s from well-loved to truly hat-worthy.
We’re looking for someone with vision, passion and the leadership experience to elevate both guest experience and team performance. Someone who thrives in the art of hospitality, is energised by challenge, and wants to leave a mark on one of Victoria’s most remarkable properties.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for an experienced hospitality professional who is ready for the next step — and who wants their next move to mean something.

• You bring demonstrated experience managing a high-end or boutique restaurant
• You have a sharp eye for detail and a relentless focus on quality and consistency
• You’re a natural leader — hands-on, approachable, and energising to be around
• You take pride in mentoring others and lifting the performance of a team
• You’re agile, solutions-focused and calm under pressure
• You’re commercially minded and understand how to align guest satisfaction with operational success
• You see possibility where others might see problems — and you’re excited to build something special

Supported by our Food & Beverage Operations Manager and a kitchen team driven toward excellence, you’ll be entrusted with leading the day-to-day restaurant operations while shaping the overall guest experience.

You will:

• Lead, inspire and develop a passionate front-of-house team
• Drive a culture of service excellence and warm, intuitive hospitality
• Manage and evolve restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution and consistent quality
• Collaborate closely with kitchen leadership on food and beverage offerings
• Curate and refine beverage menus, including wine pairings and seasonal cocktails
• Develop and deliver training and upskilling to raise the standard at every level
• Lead from the floor — visible, hands-on, and deeply connected to team and guests
• Be accountable for service standards, operational efficiency, cost control and revenue targets