Restaurant Manager

About the role

Nestled in the historic village of Jugiong, The Sir George Hotel is a beautifully restored heritage property renowned for its exceptional dining, boutique accommodation and relaxed country charm. Our venue combines contemporary hospitality with old-world character, offering guests an unforgettable regional experience.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house operations and uphold our reputation for excellence. You'll be responsible for organising and controlling the operations of the restaurant and related hospitality services, ensuring exceptional dining and guest experiences.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Jugiong, NSW. Standard hours are 38 per week, with flexibility for weekends and evenings as required.

What you'll do

• Organise and control the operations of our restaurant and related establishment to provide dining and catering services
• Plan menus in consultation with our chefs
• Plan and organise special functions
• Arrange the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
• Maintain records of stock levels and financial transactions
• Ensure dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
• Confer with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
• Select, train and supervise waiting and kitchen staff
• Take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders as needed

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience in restaurant or hospitality management
• Proven ability to manage and motivate hospitality teams
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to plan and execute functions and events
• Solid understanding of food and beverage service standards
• Financial management experience, including stock control and budgeting
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• A high level of spoken and written English to communicate effectively with staff, suppliers and customers

Qualifications

• An AQF associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field; or
• At least three years of relevant experience, which may substitute for formal qualifications
• Additional on-the-job training or relevant hospitality certifications may be required