About us:
1915 is seeking an experienced restaurant manager to assist with running our restaurant and bar in Geelong. The venue is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner and hosts a range of functions from corporate events to birthday parties and weddings.
You would be joining the Hamilton Hospitality Group, renowned for bringing you restaurants like Woolstore, The retreat, Mexicams and Paddock bakery.
About the role:
Reporting to the venue manager; as restaurant manager, you will oversee daily operations, inspire, and lead your team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and ensure that the venue runs smoothly. Your leadership will drive growth, uphold high standards, and foster a safe, positive, and vibrant workplace.
Key accountabilities:
* Supervise, motivate, and inspire the team to consistently deliver exceptional customer experience.
* Managing the team and ensuring training and development.
* Growing a positive, safe, work culture.
* Ensuring functions are appropriately prepared for and run smoothly, working with the Events Manager
* Managing and maintaining company policies and procedures.
* Regular reconciliations of petty cash, floats, and daily cash takings to effectively manage cash flow.
* Constant analysis of the restaurant's strengths and weaknesses.
About you:
* You will have managerial courage.
* Minimum 2 years experience in similar role.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Current RSA.
* Creative ideas.
* Business mindset.
We offer:
* An Expanding Hospitality Group.
* A strong professional environment.
* Support and autonomy.
* A competitive salary with room for growth.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Discounts across the group setting.
* Free parking.
To support success:
* Full HR department.
* An accounting and administration team.
Software programs including:
* Drinking The Profits
* Function Tracker
* Nowbookit
* Deputy
If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we want to hear from you!