Business & Operations Manager - CBD Restaurant

The Company

Our client is opening a refined modern Japanese restaurant in Brisbane, offering an intimate kappo-style dining experience that blends tradition with innovation. The venue celebrates precision and craftsmanship across cuisine, service, design, and beverage, led by a Michelin-trained Head Chef and an award-winning bar team recognized for cutting-edge cocktail artistry. The environment values accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, with a close-knit, owner-led team that operates with focus and agility. Every role contributes directly to shaping one of Brisbane's most distinctive and disciplined dining experiences, grounded in authenticity, Omotenashi, and continuous improvement.

The Role

The Business & Operations Manager serves as the operational and financial backbone of the restaurant, ensuring efficiency and stability across all back-of-house functions. This includes overseeing finance, HR, rostering, compliance, supplier management, and marketing planning and execution. The role provides the structure and discipline that allow the front-of-house and culinary teams to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service and product. Responsible for P&L performance, launch coordination, and the continuous improvement of systems and processes, this position is key to driving sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring the following:

• Experience in Opening & Pre-Opening venues - Guest Engagement and satisfaction, along with all compliance, procurement, procedures, stock control & OHS
• Operational & Finance acumen with implementation of budgets, payroll, and HR frameworks
• Stakeholder Communication and strategic alignment between owners and operational staff
• Development and execution of marketing strategies through PR and Social Media
• Establishing and implementing the culture within the company by having the right staff in the right areas
• Relevant qualifications in Hospitality / RMLV / RSA / Approved Manager

Benefits and Culture

Join a company that wants to be known for excellence in hospitality. You will not only be part of a leading business but also supported as an individual within a progressive, people-focused culture.

• Attractive salary $90K to $100K + super based on experience
• Work-life balance closed on Sunday and Monday
• Opportunity to work with amazing, talented individuals
• Career growth within a large international company
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

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