Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager

About Terra

We are a locally owned Canberra restaurant established in 2018 with a focus on cooking seasonal ingredients over fire & smoke. We aim to have top level service but in a casual dining setting. Our drinks offering focus on minimal intervention/natural wines and cocktails utilising seasonal ingredients. You can suss us out @terracanberra

The Job

First and foremost the role will be about creating and maintaining a tight knit team of enthusiastic individuals. You will lead the team and you will be responsible for food and beverage training and help develop the team to the best of their abilities. 

You will work closely with owners both of which are directly involved in the business to make sure that the operation runs true to our vision and philosophies.

You will be responsible for all aspects of front of house service, ensuring that all patrons have an exceptional experience when they dine with us.  

This is an opportunity for someone who has a real passion for food and wine and wishes to develop their career and keep pushing their boundaries.

What the job involves

• Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service
• Hiring and training of staff
• Rostering
• Managing stock levels
• Ordering
• Managing and maintaining standards on our specialty coffee program
• Operating within budgets
• Weekly meeting with the business owners reporting on business performance, new initiatives, pro’s/con’s and relevant issues
• Maintaining meticulous store presentation
• Merchandising and signage
• Keeping up to date with trends in the industry

Who we want

The most important thing to us is character! Above everything else we want someone with character that believes in what we do and that can become part of the restaurant and not just a manager!

Then we’re looking for someone with…

• Previous experience in a similar role and restaurant
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of wine (preferably natural/minimal intervention)
• Motivated and always has a positive attitude
• Good decision-making capabilities
• Able to delegate responsibility to key team members
• An eye for detail and exceptional communication skills
• Reliable
• Availability to work a mix of week days, weekends, nights
• A current RSA

The Perks

• Competitive salary + the possibility of performance based bonus
• Ongoing development and career opportunities
• External training (Coffee training, WSET & CMS) etc
• Grocery discounts at our partner business

Think it’s for you?

If so we wanna hear from you!  (Please only apply if you have the rights to work in Australia).  Please note, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview