Restaurant Manager

About the Role

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll run the restaurant day to day and set the tone for the whole team. You’ll make sure every guest has a seamless, memorable experience, and you’ll keep growing the team behind it. You’ll work closely with our sous chef, our centralised marketing team and HQ.

What You’ll Do

Operations

• Run daily operations so service is smooth and efficient
• Coordinate with the sous chef to keep the kitchen and dining room in sync
• Oversee inventory, procurement and vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts
• Maintain food quality, presentation and hygiene through regular checks and audits
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety regulations
• Anticipate problems before they disrupt service, and fix them at the root

People

• Recruit, train and supervise the team, including waitstaff, bartenders and kitchen staff
• Plan schedules, monitor performance, and coach and mentor staff
• Build a positive culture of teamwork, mutual respect and genuine hospitality
• Lead by example and keep the team aligned with Table & Apron’s values

Guests

• Build real relationships with our regulars and encourage repeat visits
• Handle feedback and complaints with professionalism and care
• Look for ways to make the dining experience better

Business

• Track revenue, costs and profitability, and manage the budget
• Keep accurate sales reports, staff records and inventory logs
• Find areas to control costs and improve performance

Marketing

• Work with our centralised marketing team to run promotions and events in-store
• Share guest insights and market trends to shape future campaigns

What You’ll Get

• 5-day work week
• Staff meals
• Store discount across all our brands
• Performance incentives
• Real autonomy in how you lead your team

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• At least 7 years of restaurant experience, with 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Genuine leadership experience, not just tenure
• Someone who stays steady during peak season and keeps the team steady too
• A people person who walks into a room and brightens it
• Comfortable with budgets, costing and rostering
• Wine or beverage knowledge is a plus

Skills

Team Leadership, Hospitality, Project Management