AddressRestaurant Manager
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Join the team at Stamford Plaza Adelaide | Laboca Bar and Grill
About Stamford Hotels and Resorts
Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.
About the role
Stamford Plaza Adelaide is seeking a professional Restaurant Manager who has the natural ability to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests, to better enjoy their culinary experience. If this sounds like you, then please apply for this unique opportunity. Located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, our Laboca Bar and Grill offers guests an Argentinian experience accompanied with modern influences and traditional surrounds, our Asador is set in the heart of our kitchen infusing the restaurant with unforgettable aromas.
Core to your role is to provide effective, well-planned team leadership, on the floor coaching and cocktail/bar training, you’ll be an excellent communicator and a passionate people leader.
Core Functions of your role
Working closely with our Food and Beverage Manager and Head Chef you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management and efficiency of our world renowned LaBoca Bar and Grill.
- Communicate with guests, ensuring they receive exceptional service equipped to take them on the culinary journey of LaBoca Bar and Grill
- Efficiently respond to functions & booking enquiries in a professional manner via email & phone
- Oversee profit and rationally explain loss
- Effectively plan and manage staff rosters and set daily/weekly/monthly KPI’s
- Proactively support recruitment of team members
- Train culinary knowledge and beverage menu to maximise profit
- Manage stock levels and order supplies while consulting with the Head Chef regarding the planning of the menu and dishes
- Collaborate with the kitchen to maintain seamless communication & efficient service
- Arrange the purchasing and pricing of goods and stocks according to budget
- Able to coordinate a full restaurant floor team at the busiest of times
- Facilitate staff onboarding training and ongoing development, all certification, performance evaluation to maintain an active staff retention and succession plan
- Prepare reports as requested, including staff hours and food control
- Assist in any area of the restaurant when required
- Ensure restaurant complies with health regulations and is clean, functional and of suitable appearance
- Professionally coordinate and manage functions held in the restaurant
- Attend weekly meetings with General Manager, Executive Assistant Manager and daily meetings with Food and Beverage Manager
About you
If you are a self-driven, motivated professional with 2+ years of relevant restaurant experience (lunch and dinner covers), whilst also holding a certificate in management and/or business (desirable), we’d welcome receiving your resume.
- Hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Person (RP) Badge
- Proven ability to remain professional when working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Unrestricted Australian working rights
Benefits & Perks
- Discounted meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Supplied meals during allocated rostered shifts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary dry-cleaning allowance
- Career growth opportunities
- Complimentary onsite car parking
How to Apply
If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity. Please submit a cover letter and resume. We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No recruitment agencies please.
Applications close: 17 June 2024
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law. #spa
