Restaurant Manager at Maestro Hospitality

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 26

Experience

8 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Hospitality & Travel

Description

Full job description

Restaurant Manager – Vista'Mare

Full-Time | $90,000–$100,000 + Superannuation

Vista'Mare | Crown Sydney | Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd

Lead one of Sydney's most exciting new Italian waterfront dining destinations.

Located within Crown Sydney's spectacular harbourfront precinct, Vista'Mare is the newest addition to Maestro Hospitality's Italian Dining Hub. Inspired by the vibrant coastal bars of Italy, Vista'Mare offers all-day dining, breakfast, aperitivo, cocktails and exceptional hospitality in one of Sydney's most iconic waterfront locations.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence.

Essential Requirements

Full Australian working rights
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leadership role
Previous experience in premium dining or high-volume hospitality
Current NSW RSA Certificate
Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Experience with POS and reservation systems
Immaculate grooming and professional presentation
Ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Ability to successfully complete Crown Sydney's onboarding requirements, including a Police Check

Preferred Requirements

Experience managing premium Italian or European-style venues
Knowledge of Italian food, wine and hospitality
WSET qualification or formal wine studies (desirable)
Experience with SevenRooms or similar reservation platforms
Strong financial acumen including labour, wage and cost control
Italian language skills (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing front-of-house team
Deliver exceptional guest experiences that exceed expectations
Oversee daily restaurant operations from breakfast through to evening service
Recruit, onboard, train and mentor team members
Drive service standards and foster a positive team culture
Manage rosters, labour costs and productivity
Work closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership team
Monitor stock, ordering and operational costs
Ensure compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and Crown Sydney procedures
Resolve guest feedback professionally and proactively

Responsibilities