Restaurant Manager

9 hours ago


Palm Beach QLD, Australia Balboa Italian Restaurant Full time $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Restaurant Manager

Are you passionate about creating extraordinary hospitality experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a natural leader with a keen eye for detail? This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career with one of the Gold Coast's most celebrated Italian restaurants - Balboa Italian in Palm Beach.

Reporting to the Group General Manager & Owner, we are seeking an experienced, passionate, enthusiastic and self-driven Restaurant Manager to join and lead a great team.

About Balboa Italian

A landmark restaurant located in Palm Beach, Balboa Italian is an homage to the multitude of delights that is the Italian culinary scene; bringing people together through taste, smell, sight and sound.

Affectionately known as 'Balboa', we celebrate Italy's rich culinary heritage through our passion for extraordinary food, showstopping cocktails and outstanding wines, within a setting that is both elegant and vibrant.

The Role

We are seeking a Restaurant Manager who is driven, team-focused, and passionate about hospitality. In this role, you will support the Group General Manager & Owner in overseeing daily operations, leading and mentoring the front-of-house team, and ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Acting as the figurehead of the restaurant, driving it to success

  • Overseeing service to ensure a seamless, high-quality guest experience

  • Leading, mentoring, and training the front-of-house team

  • Managing reservations, staff schedules, and daily restaurant operations

  • Assisting with cost control, inventory management, and financial performance

  • Identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction

  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and liquor licensing regulations

  • Contributing to marketing initiatives and guest engagement strategies

What We're Looking For

  • This role is not suitable for entry level applicants

  • Minimum 2-3 years of leadership experience in a high-end restaurant or hospitality setting

  • Exceptional knowledge of food and wine

  • A hands-on leader who can inspire and motivate a team

  • A passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of restaurant management software and POS systems

  • Familiarity with food safety, liquor licensing, and industry regulations

Position Details

  • Permanent full-time position - this is a salaried position operating on a 5-day roster.

  • 38 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person


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