AddressWe are seeking a talented, vibrant and dynamic QT Restaurant manager, that will bring individuality, creativity and passion into turning the ordinary into extraordinary.
About EVT
QT Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic.
About QT
A collection of 10 hotels and resorts spanning Australia and New Zealand, each QT is linked by our signature service and commitment to quirk. And our people? With personalities as unique and extraordinary as each property, individuality is more than encouraged. What will you bring to the mix?
Woven into the city’s fabric, QT Melbourne is at the heart of the CBD’s cultural beat. Want to come into our fold? Show us your service-minded side and help keep luxury evolving across 188 industrial inspired rooms and signature dining from laneway to rooftop. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got.
About the role
We are looking for a talented Restaurant Manager is to drive and develop the team to perform at a World Class level. The individual will be accountable for the entire operations of the Restaurant, Pascale Bar & Grill. The individual will take responsibility in driving the financial outcome of their allocated department/s – Wages, COGS, Expenses, maintenance, & overheads.
The Restaurant Manager will assist in the overall responsibility for managing operational and staffing requirements for department, maintaining the highest of standards at all times. They will implement regular trainings and ensure thorough inductions for new employees are complete.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall accountability for the people, product, service, and upkeep of their department.
- Continually analyze and assess performance of the restaurant with a focus on wine and dinner service against its stated objectives; formulate strategies and enact remedies as appropriate.
- Work in conjunction with F&B, Sales, and Marketing teams to formulate and strategies business and sales ideas – Explore opportunities through research and early activations.
- Assist the Venue Manager + F&B director with staff recruitment, training and rostering of Front of House staff in order to ensure guest expectations are exceeded at all times. Training calendar to be created.
- Manage the effectiveness & overall operations of internal systems and point of sale operations including general IT, Infrasys and 7 rooms.
- Monitor production from the bar & kitchen to ensure high beverage & food standards for all guests.
- Maintain the costs of the business – wage, beverage, maintenance and expenses costs as per budgets/targets. Ensure the budget is being met from a topline revenue to bottom line profit %
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, Lylo and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Strategic focus on sustainable design, sustainable practices & procurement and transparency and reporting.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role as a restaurant or assistant Restaurant Manager
- The ability to work under pressure in a busy and dynamic restaurant
- Passion for culinary excellence
- Experience with silver service is not necessary but is recommended
- Excellent presentation and exceptional communication skills
- Experience leading and training a high performing team
- Sound knowledge of current food trends
- A solid understanding of wine and service
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