At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead front-of-house service and manage a small, dynamic team at a top waterfront restaurant.
- Company: Water's Edge Canberra, a renowned fine dining venue with a stunning lakeside view.
- Benefits: $80,000 + super, visa sponsorship, and staff meals on full shifts.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth as functions and events expand.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and elevate guest experiences in a vibrant dining atmosphere.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in fine dining management, strong beverage knowledge, and calm under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 $ per year.
Lead the floor at one of Canberra's best-known waterfront restaurants, on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. Water's Edge Canberra is a one-hat fine dining restaurant in the Parliamentary Triangle. We run à la carte service and functions for up to 100 guests. We are a small, hands-on team.
Key responsibilities:
- Run front-of-house service across lunch, dinner and functions
- Lead, train and roster the FOH team of about 6, and hold standards on every shift
- Handle reservations and guest flow through OpenTable, including dome and function allocation
- Own guest experience, complaints and online reviews
- Handle cash-up, end-of-day reporting and basic labour/sales tracking
- Coordinate with the kitchen on service timing, menus and specials
- Support functions and events from enquiry through to the night itself
About you:
- 2+ years in a supervisor or manager role in fine dining or premium hospitality
- Current ACT RSA
- Available weekends, evenings and public holidays
- Strong wine and beverage knowledge, or real willingness to build it
- Calm under pressure, and able to lead by example on a busy floor
- Experience with OpenTable and a POS (Idealpos is an advantage)
Salary: $80,000 + super, depending on experience. Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate. Staff meal on full shifts. Scope to grow the role as functions and events expand.
Restaurant Manager in Canberra employer: Waters Edge Restaurant
Water's Edge Canberra is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture. With opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in the fine dining sector, employees can thrive in a vibrant environment while enjoying the unique advantage of visa sponsorship for the right candidates. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises excellence in service and guest satisfaction.
