We're gearing up to open a brand-new, high-end Three Blue Ducks venue in March **** - and we're searching for the best of the best. This isn't your standard Ducks restaurant; this is an elevated 60-cover venue serving a multi-course chef's menu that celebrates the incredible ingredients from our Burradoo farm.
We're after a hands-on, experienced Restaurant Manager who can set a new benchmark for service: meticulous, guest-focused, and elevated, but still relaxed and approachable. You'll lead a front-of-house team that thrives on precision, wine knowledge, and creating unforgettable experiences.
What the Role Looks Like
As Restaurant Manager, you'll take the reins of all front-of-house operations and help bring this venue to life. You'll lead from the floor - setting the pace, the tone, and the standard - and ensure every guest feels the warmth, attention, and professionalism that defines the Ducks.
You'll be a strategic leader, shaping culture, building a strong team, and creating a service experience that is detailed, thoughtful, and memorable. You'll work alongside a Head Sommelier to ensure our elevated wine list and pairings are delivered with confidence and flair.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day service with confidence, energy, and presence
Drive an exceptional, detail-focused guest experience
Recruit, train, mentor, and support FOH team members
Build rosters, manage labour, and oversee daily operations
Manage budgets, cost controls, and reporting
Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
Ensure compliance with licensing, hygiene, health, and safety standards
Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues with professionalism
Optimise reservations and floor flow using SevenRooms
Partner closely with the kitchen on timing, menu changes, specials, and communication
Safeguard Ducks standards across cleanliness, presentation, and team culture
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager in a highly regarded, upscale venue (minimum 1-hat standard)
2–3+ years in a Restaurant Manager role
Strong leadership skills – inspiring, motivating, and building capable teams
Excellent communication, organisation, and service execution
Confident wine knowledge and ability to guide pairings without pretence
Experience running high-volume service while maintaining excellence under pressure
Solid rostering capability and comfort with SevenRooms and Lightspeed (or similar systems)
A natural people-person with a guest-first mindset
Calm, resilient, and thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments
Full Australian working rights and availability to work nights and weekends
Alignment with Ducks values: humility, respect, commitment
Flexible hours and genuine work-life balance
Supportive, inclusive team culture
Join a hospitality group that values sustainability, community, and good people
Paid parental leave
Employee referral program
Staff discounts across all Three Blue Ducks venues and partners
Performance-based bonus structure tied to venue targets
The chance to grow your career with a purpose-driven, values-led hospitality group
Why Join the Ducks?
You'll be part of the launch team for a landmark Ducks opening—shaping culture, building a team from the ground up, and playing a key role in crafting a venue we're genuinely excited about.
We value strong leadership, honest communication, and people who take pride in doing things properly. If you love hospitality, thrive on great service, and want to lead a team that cares about food, people, and experiences—we'd love to hear from you.
Three Blue Ducks is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
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