Restaurant Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pizza Meine Liebe Full time

At Pizza Meine Liebe, we're seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and drive business growth.

About the Role

This is a competitive salary role with a base annual salary of AU$90,000 - AU$110,000 plus superannuation, offering a dynamic and enjoyable work environment within a tight-knit, committed team.

Job Description

We're looking for someone with a genuine love for hospitality and proven experience managing or being a senior member of a front-of-house team in a high-service environment. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the day-to-day operation of the business, ensuring exceptional service standards;
  • Managing efficient rostering practices and controlling costs throughout the business;
  • Creating a safe and supportive environment for your team, fostering diversity and inclusivity;
  • Developing detailed knowledge of our menu, training staff on the provenance of ingredients and preparation of house-made items;
  • Leading recruitment, team development, and internal training, ensuring staff professionalism and growth;
  • Overseeing workplace policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with licensing and safety regulations;
  • Proactively managing stock levels and executing regular stocktakes;
  • Being the driving force behind the human resources aspect of the restaurant, mentoring and managing your service team;
  • Monitoring the online reputation of the business and maintaining its primary social media (Instagram) account;
  • Managing reservations and efficiently rostering to maximise revenue and control business costs.
What We Offer

We offer a focus on work-life balance with flexible rostering, the opportunity to grow alongside an iconic Northcote institution, a chance to work in a vibrant location with a loyal customer base, and a role where your leadership and passion for hospitality will directly impact our business success.

The Successful Candidate

We're looking for someone with:

  • A genuine love for hospitality and proven experience managing or being a senior member of a front-of-house team in a high-service environment;
  • Ability to manage budgets, cost controls, and sales forecasting;
  • Proven experience in restaurant management and team leadership;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work effectively and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
  • Genuine passion for delivering an exceptional dining experience;
  • Understanding of food safety standards and regulations;
  • Able to work evenings and weekends;
  • Full working rights in Australia.


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