Head of Restaurant Operations | Multi Venue Leadership Role
Ready to leave the Sydney grind behind for a coastal lifestyle without stepping away from serious hospitality? Accommodation support and relocation assistance are available for the right candidate looking to make a sea change to Port Stephens.
Lead operations across standout hospitality venues including Atmos at Shoal Bay Country Club, an authentic waterfront Greek restaurant overlooking Shoal Bay, a major new Asian dining concept launching in 2026, and Nonna Bizzarro at The Exchange Hotel Newcastle, a vibrant Italian restaurant known for its energy and strong local following.
From long lunches overlooking the water to fast paced dinner service and the excitement of a major new opening, this is an opportunity to build your career across high profile venues while living somewhere people travel to holiday.
About the Company
Zenith Hotels is a growing hospitality group behind some of NSW's most loved coastal and regional venues, spanning restaurants, pubs, entertainment, and accommodation across the state.
With continued investment into venue growth, redevelopment, and new openings, the group is focused on creating venues people genuinely want to spend time in, backed by strong teams, quality experiences, and ambitious growth plans.
The Role
Reporting to the Group General Manager, you'll lead restaurant operations across the portfolio, driving performance, standards, leadership capability, and commercial outcomes.
This is a hands on senior leadership role where you'll work closely with Restaurant Managers and venue leaders to strengthen teams, improve operational consistency, and support continued growth across the group.
What You'll Own
* End to end operational performance across the restaurant portfolio
* Service standards, guest experience, and operational consistency
* Labour management, revenue performance, and profitability
* Leadership development, training, and accountability
* Systems, reporting, and operational efficiencies
What This Looks Like
* Leading from the floor and setting the standard across multiple venues
* Building strong leaders, accountability, and high performing teams
* Improving efficiencies and driving stronger commercial outcomes
* Identifying gaps and implementing practical operational solutions
* Creating venues guests want to come back to
About You
* Senior hospitality leadership experience across multiple venues
* Strong operational and commercial capability
* Hands on leadership style with high standards
* Proven ability developing teams and building accountability
* Structured, calm under pressure, and solutions focused
Why Join Us
* Accommodation support and relocation assistance available
* Opportunity to make a genuine lifestyle change without leaving hospitality behind
* Work across waterfront dining, high energy service, and major new openings
* Join a growing hospitality group investing heavily in its venues and people
* Senior leadership role with real influence, autonomy, and career progression
If you're ready for a role that combines serious hospitality leadership with a genuine lifestyle shift, we'd love to hear from you.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you require sponsorship?
* What is your salary expectation?
* What is your current notice period?
* Do you have any medical conditions which may impact your ability to fullfil your role?
* Will you require relocation support?
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