At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the front-of-house team and ensure exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Lotus, a premium dining destination in Highgate.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and to shape the dining experience.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and elevate your hospitality career in a trendy restaurant.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of management experience in hospitality and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 $ per year.
Location: Lotus, Highgate, WA
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (minimum 38 hours per week)
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation (commensurate with experience)
About the role
Lotus is a premium dining / contemporary Australian restaurant and bar in Highgate. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to take on an operational responsibility for our front-of-house service and floor team.
Key responsibilities
- Planning and organising the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, including service standards and customer experience
- Recruiting, training, rostering and supervising floor, bar and host staff
- Ordering and controlling stock, liaising with suppliers and managing supplier accounts
- Monitoring food and beverage cost of goods, wastage and labour cost against budget
- Managing takings, daily reconciliation, banking and end-of-shift reporting
- Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, RSA, food safety and workplace health and safety obligations
- Handling customer feedback and complaints, and managing bookings and functions
- Contributing to menu, wine list and promotional planning with the Restaurant Manager, Head Chef and General Manager
Skills and experience required
- At least 12 months' (preferably 2+ years') full-time relevant experience at management level in a restaurant, hotel or licensed venue
- AQF Diploma or higher in hospitality or business management, or equivalent experience in lieu of formal qualification
- Approved Manager's card / RSA (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Demonstrated experience in rostering, stock control, cost management and staff supervision
- Strong communication skills and availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
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