Located in the heart of South East Melbourne's lively hospitality precinct, this high-volume venue has built a loyal following through bold food, a strong beverage offering, and consistently great service. With 100+ seats and busy services across the week, the venue delivers serious volume without the chaos that often comes with it.
The ownership group has created a culture where leaders are trusted to lead, supported when needed, and given the freedom to make real decisions that impact the business.
They’re now looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take ownership of the venue and continue driving standards, team culture, and commercial performance.
About the Role
You’ll oversee the full operation of the venue across people, service, performance, and profitability.
This role suits a hands-on leader who knows how to build strong teams, create accountability, and lead from the floor during busy service periods — while also understanding the business side of hospitality.
You’ll work closely with ownership on venue performance, staffing strategy, cost control, and revenue opportunities, with the autonomy to genuinely influence the direction of the business.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Venue Manager or General Manager in high-volume hospitality
- Strong front-of-house leadership skills with a passion for guest experience
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop large teams
- Sound understanding of labour, COGS, wage control, and venue performance
- Confidence managing stakeholder relationships and driving business outcomes
- A calm, hands-on leadership style that lifts standards and culture
- $95k-105k + super + achievable bonus structure (OTE $125k p/a)
- No late nights — venue closes by 9pm
- High-performing, experienced leadership team already in place
- Real autonomy to run the venue your way
- Clear pathway into multi-site leadership as the group grows
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