Restaurant Manager
Albany,
Australia
Application opening date : 07/10/2025
Venice Pizza Bar and Restaurant is more than just a place to eat – we are a destination for unforgettable moments and cherished memories. Located in Albany, we are passionate about delivering warm, genuine hospitality alongside great food in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. As part of the Aspire Hospitality Group, we offer our team real growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and the chance to be part of something special.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team and play a key role in the day-to-day running of our front-of-house operations. This position is available on a casual basis with genuine pathways to a permanent role and VISA sponsorship opportunities for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and assist in the daily operations and smooth running of front-of-house shifts, ensuring service standards are consistently upheld.
- Lead, motivate, and support the FOH team to deliver an exceptional guest experience at every service.
- Prepare and serve coffee to a high and consistent standard – barista skills are a core part of this role.
- Conduct pre-shift briefings and support ongoing training and development of FOH team members.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and manage guest feedback, concerns, and complaints professionally and promptly.
- Maintain stock levels and oversee restocking and ordering by liaising with the Procurement team.
- Ensure venue presentation, cleanliness, and hygiene meet company standards throughout every shift.
- Manage reservations, walk-ins, and table rotation to maximise covers and guest flow.
- Handle end-of-day cash reconciliation and EFTPOS reporting accurately.
- Assist with rostering and scheduling to ensure adequate FOH staffing across the week.
- Ensure compliance with relevant food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety obligations.
- Foster a positive, professional, and motivated team culture that reflects Venice’s values.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Restaurant or Café Manager, or in a comparable senior FOH management role – this is a must!
- Demonstrated barista skills with the ability to produce consistently high-quality espresso-based drinks – this is a must!
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Experience with cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation.
- Familiarity with POS and reservation systems.
- Well-organised, dependable, and capable of multitasking in a busy service environment.
- Availability to work on a rotating roster Tuesday to Sunday.
- Current Police Check required prior to commencement.
What We Offer
- A fun, supportive, and professional work culture in a well-loved Albany venue.
- Competitive pay in line with the Hospitality Award, negotiable based on skills and experience.
- A casual position with genuine opportunity to progress into a permanent role.
- VISA sponsorship opportunities available for the right candidate.
- Career growth across the Aspire Hospitality Group venues.
- Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Please submit your application through our website. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the volume of incoming applications.