Restaurant Manager

Lead a team delivering exceptional multicultural cuisine and hospitality — dine-in and delivered fresh across North Adelaide. Our upmarket, family-friendly restaurant and bar in the heart of North Adelaide is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a passionate team, and ensure smooth service across dine-in, takeaway, and contactless delivery.

We are known for bringing together the best of multicultural flavours, with a strong foundation in vibrant Indian street food — from crisp chaats to aromatic curries — alongside a variety of dishes inspired by global dining trends. Every meal is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring a memorable experience for our guests. Whether it's a cosy dinner, family feast, or weekend get-together, our venue delivers flavour-packed meals, warm service, and a sense of community.

As Restaurant Manager, you'll be the driving force of our front-of-house team, ensuring an outstanding experience for dine-in guests and online delivery customers. You'll work closely with chefs and ownership to refine the customer journey, maintain compliance, and lead a high-performing team.

• Service Leadership: Oversee all daily operations — ensuring exceptional service across dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
• Team Management: Hire, roster, train, and mentor staff to foster teamwork, accountability, and customer focus.
• Customer Experience: Ensure guest satisfaction, resolve complaints professionally, and build strong community connections.
• Menu Collaboration: Work with the kitchen team to shape offerings based on customer trends, feedback, and operational goals.
• Health & Hygiene Compliance: Maintain strict hygiene standards and WHS compliance across all service areas.
• Financial Control: Manage budgets, control costs, process daily transactions, and prepare financial reports.
• Inventory & Supplier Management: Oversee ordering, manage supplier relationships, and track stock levels.
• Marketing Support: Contribute to promotional activities and online strategies to promote multicultural dining, events, and delivery growth.
• Quality Oversight: Ensure food and service quality are consistent, timely, and aligned with brand standards.

• Relevant qualification in hospitality, business management, or a related field.
• A minimum diploma-level qualification is required for this position.
• At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within the hospitality industry.
• Previous experience in multicultural cuisine hospitality management is required.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure while driving team morale and results.
• Solid understanding of restaurant financial operations, POS systems, and inventory control.
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences and nurturing team growth.
• Familiarity with Indian cuisine, food culture, and marketing strategies is highly desirable, but not essential.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead a respected, growing brand in North Adelaide.
• Work in a dynamic, multicultural, and supportive team.
• Have a real impact on service, menu innovation, and operations.
• Complimentary staff meals and discounts.
• Be part of a business that celebrates food, diversity, and community.

If you're passionate about hospitality, leadership, and delivering food that connects people from all walks of life — we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights or an acceptable work visa to be considered for this position.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Cabarita Beach, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

Salary match
• Number of applicants
• Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a restaurant manager?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• How many years of business management experience do you have?
• Do you have customer service experience?