Target Business Services

Location: 179 Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC 3053

Salary: $75,000 plus 11.5% superannuation

Position: Permanent, Full time

Our client, Lygon Restaurant Pty Ltd T/A Bibi ji is looking to fill a full-time permanent position for a qualified and skilled Restaurant Manager. Your challenge will be to uphold guest expectations, employee requirements and profitability.

The restaurant is a highly regarded venue for both its food and welcoming hospitality in a vibrant atmosphere. The employer is looking for an experienced and motivated person who is qualified as a Restaurant Manager and is capable of serving a high volume of customers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial brand with strong potential to grow within the business.

You will be responsible for all daily operations of the restaurant inclusive of financial reporting, compliance, staff training, maintaining and creating exceptional customer relationships and being a true professional and face of the business. You will be reporting directly to the director. You will need proven experience in the hospitality industry in a similar role.

In this role your main responsibilities include:

·      Coordinate the entire restaurant operation

·      Maintaining effective management procedures to continue appropriate high levels of customer service

·      Follow management procedures to effectively maintain cost budget percentage

·      Maximising profitability whilst maintaining exceptional standards of quality and service

·      Liaising with corporate businesses and social organisations for event bookings and marketing the facilities, deliver superior guest services and ensure absolute customer satisfaction

·      Optimising the potential and performance of the team to consistently deliver the expected results and ensure an exceptional dining experience is delivered

·      Ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance

·      Selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff

·      Working alongside an established kitchen and operations team to develop food and beverage menus and creative concepts and strategies

·      Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the hospitality industry, be career focused and have strong leadership qualities.

Other key skills and experience will include:

·      Relevant qualification at the level of an Australian Qualifications Framework equivalent Diploma or higher AND at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

·      Extensive food and wine knowledge.

·      Proficient in English with good communication skills and team management skills.

·      Demonstrated experience in customer service management.

·      Computer literacy and familiarity with restaurant management software.

·      Ability to lead and train a team.

You must be a quick learner who is also reliable, creative, organized, hard-working and well-mannered. Our client is looking for a hands-on manager that will lead from the front.

Applications for this opportunity should be forwarded by email to: