Restaurant Manager

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Eatons Hill Hotel Bistro & Bar offers a busy venue with a Restaurant, Gaming Lounge, Sports Bar, Beer Garden, Rooftop Bar, Concert / Grand Ballroom, Main Bar / Nightclub with TAB facilities and function space. The dining menu features modern pub cuisine with high-quality cuts from our own butchery, traditional Italian wood-fired pizzas, and a diverse international lineup curated by a team of professional chefs from around the world.

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the next phase of growth for this iconic hotel. With a strong local following and an outstanding fit-out, the venue offers something for everyone in town or while traveling. You will have the autonomy to implement your ideas within the hotel and draw on the diverse experience available across the group.

• Challenge - A diversified, fast-paced, ever-changing business where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities - As a multi-venue group we offer many unique avenues to develop your career.
• Great Culture - Down-to-earth, pragmatic team focused on what we do.
• Leadership Teams - Active leadership to encourage personal growth and development planning.

With autonomy for your own department, you will work closely with the Group's senior management to shape a dynamic culture aligned with strategic plans. You will be encouraged to identify areas for development and will drive team performance through budgets and plans that align with business objectives.

• Hands-on leadership and accountability of your team, including supervision and performance evaluation
• Creating and maintaining an atmosphere where customer service standards thrive
• Driving sales to meet targets and budgets
• Product procurement and creating quality food and beverage offers
• Controlling operational costs
• Compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Participating in group management, marketing, and finance projects
• Strong planning and forecasting for local events and functions

This is a food and beverage focused venue, so we are looking for someone passionate about providing a high-level product with genuine friendly service and a minimum of 3 years in a similar role. The following skills are favorable:

• Sound Food & Beverage knowledge including cocktails & wine
• POS software experience
• Previous management experience
• Recruitment and retention of staff
• Training new staff
• Conflict resolution
• Knowledge of online bookings & ordering systems
• Ability to uphold and monitor Health and Safety in the venue
• Directing restaurant staff and communicating with the kitchen
• Setting the standard of service
• Overseeing opening and closing procedures
• Suitable experience in hotel hospitality and people management
• Strong understanding of the hotel/restaurant industry, market trends, customer service standards, and how to exceed them
• Ability to engage and build relationships with regular clientele
• Professional manner and presentation
• Availability weekdays, weekends and nights
• Lead from the front and set best examples
• Relevant certificates and licenses to apply

We also offer - At The Comiskey Group, we are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment with competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and benefits supporting work-life balance. Join our team and be part of our continued growth in hospitality and tourism.

The Comiskey Group is a leading hospitality provider in Queensland with successful hotels and restaurants, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences.

If you see yourself excelling in this position, please send your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you are the restaurant manager we're looking for. If you wish, you may attach a photo or short video.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted. Must have full visa working rights.

Salary match, Number of applicants, Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have in a training & development role?
• Have you worked in a role which requires an understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• How many years' experience do you have in the hospitality & tourism industry?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience using point of sale (POS) software?
• How many years' experience do you have as a restaurant manager?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?

Hospitality & Tourism 101-1,000 employees

The Comiskey Group are a family-owned company based in Brisbane's north, known for playing big in the world of entertainment, hotels and construction. The group has Queensland's most awarded hospitality business and operates Sandstone Point Hotel, Eatons Hill Hotel, The Doonan, and other venues. There is significant growth and opportunity ahead.

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