The JDA Hotels group is a family-owned business and resides over eleven (11) hospitality venues throughout Sydney, Victoria, and Queensland. JDA Hotels prides itself on offering "the premium pub experience" and is an award-winning hotel group.
JDA Hotels has an exciting opportunity available at Huon Hill Hotel for an experienced Restaurant Manager.
This venue offers exceptional quality pub food, beverages, and entertainment activities. The ideal candidate we are seeking must have a passion for food, provide excellent customer service, be highly motivated, and be goal-oriented. If you are a strong team player who encourages a solid team environment, works to high standards to succeed in all aspects of your job, takes pride in ensuring their area of responsibility is exceptionally presented, and has a "lead by example" approach, then this is the role for you!
About the role
The role involves organizing and coordinating the operations of the bistro/restaurant to provide dining, catering, and function activities. This will entail ensuring appropriate coverage of staff who will service organized group functions and ensuring staff deliver superior customer service that is both professional and timely. The Hotel Restaurant Manager will work in line with the Company's Policies and Procedures, licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory regulations.Visa sponsorships are welcome.
Responsibilities will include:
Front of House emphasis with kitchen liaison, with the ability to plan and resource people and products.
Exceptional guest service skills with a proactive/forward-thinking attitude towards the needs of the patrons.
Maintaining a high standard of service to all patrons while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.
Direct liaison with patrons, function organizers, suppliers, Hotel Licensee, Head Chef, and the kitchen team.
Work with the Head Chef on the planning of menus and functions menu offering.
Assist with maintaining records of stock levels.
Welcoming hotel guests to dining areas and introducing them to the Hotels menu.
Conduct regular floor checks of the bistro/restaurant to maintain its superior presentation and cleanliness.
Assist in the training of restaurant staff ensuring they are up-to-date with the menu, specials of the day, and ingredients in dishes enabling them to assist patrons with food selections.
Carrying out cashiering/reconciliation of the bistro/restaurants cash register in line with cash handling procedures.
Monitor bistro/restaurants daily operations including the handling of customer queries.
Be abreast of current hotel promotions.
Work in accordance with the venue's OH&S policy.
Benefits and perks
Staff Discounts
Skills and experience
The right candidate must have strong communication skills and an excellent customer service focus, be energetic and friendly, whilst being professionally presented and groomed at all times.
Should have three (3) years minimum experience in the same or a similar role.
Thorough understanding of seasonal foods, flavors, and ingredients in dishes.
Strong people, organizational, and time management skills.
Must be able to articulate clear instructions, set expectations, and maintain a consistent approach to delivering high standards, whilst encouraging and promoting a harmonious team environment.
A candidate with experience in successfully managing functions would be looked upon favorably.
Be willing to take responsibility and accountability for all restaurant activities.
Ability to mentor and train restaurant staff.
A committed, trustworthy, and responsible individual is what we are looking for. The candidate must be flexible and available to work nights, weekends, and public holidays when rostering demands this.
Be able to start work in four (4) weeks.
If you fit the above criteria and are looking for variety in your role and an exciting opportunity, then please forward your cover letter and resume.
See website for venue information: www.huonhill.com.au
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Employee mentoring program
Visa sponsorship
Schedule:
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Shift work
Weekend availability
Experience:
Restaurant management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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