Restaurant Manager

2 days ago

Tullamarine VIC, Australia Three Blue Ducks Full time $80,000 - $85,000 per year

Three Blue Ducks brings our farm-to-table ethos, sustainable values and relaxed, quality-driven hospitality to an epic waterfront setting. Whether it's breakfast before a surf, long lunches, or sunset dinners, our Melbourne venue is all about good food, great people and genuine connection.

We're on the lookout for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You'll work closely with the Venue Manager and Head Chef to keep service running smoothly, build a strong team culture, and ensure our standards of quality and care are upheld every day.

About the Role

  • Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure seamless service across floor and bar
  • Lead, train and motivate the FOH team to deliver warm, professional and genuine hospitality
  • Manage rosters, wage costs, and daily reporting to support venue performance targets
  • Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate service, menu execution and specials
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of FOH staff
  • Maintain high standards of presentation, customer experience and brand integrity
  • Assist with stock control, ordering and cash handling procedures
  • Be a visible, hands-on leader during service — setting the tone for the team
  • Ensure compliance with all WHS, RSA and food safety requirements

About You

  • Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a busy, high-volume venue
  • Confident managing rosters, budgets and front-of-house operations
  • A natural leader who motivates through example and clear communication
  • Organised, proactive and solutions-focused — no problem too big or small
  • Strong collaboration skills with chefs and back-of-house teams
  • Passionate about food, people, sustainability and genuine hospitality
  • Calm under pressure, with a keen eye for detail and guest experience

Perks & Benefits

  • Supportive, social and down-to-earth team culture
  • Opportunities to grow within a respected hospitality group
  • Career progression and training across all Ducks venues (Byron Bay, Rosebery, Melbourne, Bellingen, Nimbo)
  • Staff discounts and tips across all venues
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • A workplace that genuinely values sustainability, quality and people

Keen to join The Ducks?

If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and tell us why you'd be a great fit.

We're an equal opportunity employer and proudly support diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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