Restaurant Manager

Exciting Career Opportunity at Rare Bar & Grill in Mackay's CBD for a Dynamic Restaurant Manager!

Come and be a part of our team, leading a group of dedicated individuals in delivering unparalleled dining, events, and bespoke experiences. We are looking for a dynamic individual with prior experience in efficiently overseeing a bustling restaurant. A genuine ardor for staff development and delivering unparalleled customer service is a must.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional Leadership: Inspire your team with high standards of professionalism and service excellence.
• Exemplary Customer Service: Focus on customer satisfaction, with a deep understanding of fine dining etiquette and a commitment to delivering a memorable experience.
• In-Depth Menu Knowledge: Thoroughly understand the wine and food menu, including ingredients and preparation methods, and effectively communicate menu details to customers by training your staff.
• Operational Efficiency: Oversee day-to-day operations, manage inventory, and implement cost-control measures to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends, adapt to changing circumstances, and continuously seek opportunities to improve service, ambiance, and overall restaurant performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure gracefully.
• Opening and closing procedures are expected.
• Have a passion for food and wine

Job Description:As the Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant and ensuring outstanding service to our guests. Your role includes, but is not limited to:

• Lead and inspire a team for top-notch service.
• Manage budgets and work towards financial targets.
• Provide ongoing training and stay updated on industry trends.
• Recruiting Staff
• Effectively handle day-to-day operations, which includes roster management. 
• Address customer complaints, feedback, and promptly resolve any issues.
• Implement and enforce restaurant policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain quality control for food and beverage offerings.
• Conduct regular staff training sessions to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and implement new ideas to improve the restaurant's overall performance.
• Meet financial objectives by controlling costs and maximizing profitability.

How you’ll enhance our team:

Significant hospitality management experience, ideally delivering high-end service and managing the floor.

• Familiarity with fast-paced shifts, adaptable to change.
• Focus on the 'patron experience', able to teach and problem-solve seamlessly to maintain a calm atmosphere.
• Highly personable, knowledgeable, and able to effectively connect with our Chefs, service staff, and patrons.
• Adaptability and flexibility - ready to learn our processes and help us improve them!

Reporting directly to the Directors, your primary responsibility is to coordinate the seamless running of the restaurant.

If Rare sounds like your next career move, apply today!

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year