Restaurant Manager - Spicers Guesthouse

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity at Spicers Guesthouse for a full time Restaurant Managerwhois ready to take on their next challenge and lead their team to success. 

You will be an integral part of delivering our dining experience to our guests, whether it be for a conference, leisure group or for our dining offering.

About Spicers Guesthouse

Spicers Guesthouse has a rich history in the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. As the place where the local wine makers met, the retreat pays tribute to its legacy by delivering a warm and welcoming, relaxed luxury experience. 

Perfectly positioned to explore the traditional cellar doors and vineyards of the Hunter, Spicers Guesthouse is the quintessential relaxed luxury escape. This reborn Hunter Valley institution embraces a classic yet contemporary design, drawing inspiration from the natural colour palette of the surrounding landscape.

Here's what you'll do

• Curate an unforgettable and personalised experience for our guests from start to finish;
• Forge loyal relationships with guests and locals to promote repeated clientele;
• Maximise and identify opportunities to sell products & experiences that suit the needs of our guests;
• Management of financial cost measures including beverage and wage costs;
• Coaching of your restaurant team to uphold service and quality standards.

This is how you’ll know you’re right for this role

• Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience in a fine dining, high end or hatted restaurant environment, ideally from within a Hotel environment; 
• Strong wine knowledge and desire to grow and maintain a wine list; 
• Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable restaurant; 
• Sound understanding of back of house operations including stock takes, COG's and rostering; 
• A genuine love for great food and wine; 
• WSET level 2 or CMS certification (desirable); 
• Ability to lead a team to success and develop those coming up in the industry;
• A talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature. 

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For a confidential discussion please reach out to Jordan Ashelford our Talent Resourcer - ***************@spicersretreats.com