Restaurant Supervisor

at  French Saloon

French Saloon
We are looking for a positive & motivated restaurant supervisor who has strong wine knowledge and a desire to take it to the next level.
FRENCH SALOON is a beautiful first floor restaurant open from Tuesday to Saturday with a private events space that can operate 7 days a week.
We are looking for a positive & motivated restaurant supervisor who has strong wine knowledge and a desire to take it to the next level. This role will start off casual with the potential to move to full-time for the right candidate.
Working together with our downstairs sister business, Kirks Wine Bar, you will be surrounded by like-minded professionals who love sharing their knowledge with colleagues and guests and have a passion for delivering top-level hospitality service.
Ideally candidates will have 2-3 years experience in a one-hat restaurant and hold a WSET 2 or 3 certification or Court of Master Sommeliers Certified level (preferred but not essential) and be someone who wants to make a long-term commitment to developing their career.

This is a Hands-on role that is responsible for the day to day running of the restaurant that includes:

• Opening and closing the venue
• Monitor on-line bookings and TILL Reconciliation
• Developing close relationships with both our guests and colleagues
• Supervise staff and manage their performance
• Ensure the smooth running of the service, supporting the floor and kitchen staff and maintain our polished but unpretentious style of service
• Brief staff pre-service on new food & beverage items & list changes
• Assist the manager with FOH rostering and staff training
• Work closely with our head sommelier to ensure the wine list is stocked, balanced and interesting.

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people within the industry
• Attractive salary and career development opportunities with an established hospitality group
• Access to our on-going internal training and development programs to further enhance your knowledge and skills. These opportunities may include dinners, trips to visit local producers, trade tastings and workshops with visiting international winemakers
• Sunday & Monday off
• Great tips and generous staff discounts on wine to help with your journey

If you’re someone who enjoys being challenged, brings plenty of positive energy and loves food & wine then we would like to hear from you.

• Opening and closing the venue
• Monitor on-line bookings and TILL Reconciliation
• Developing close relationships with both our guests and colleagues
• Supervise staff and manage their performance
• Ensure the smooth running of the service, supporting the floor and kitchen staff and maintain our polished but unpretentious style of service
• Brief staff pre-service on new food & beverage items & list changes
• Assist the manager with FOH rostering and staff training
• Work closely with our head sommelier to ensure the wine list is stocked, balanced and interesting