Restaurant Manager

Botanical Hotel,a modern Australian Bar & Grill and South Yarra institution, is seeking an aspiring Restaurant Manager.

We are a diversified venue with an engaging community.  We offer multiple spaces including a brasserie, bar, private rooms, wine store and grocer.

We have a keen focus and outstanding reputation for serving seasonal and sustainable produce in a warm and welcoming environment.

Botanical Hotel also offers an award winning wine list featuring both local and international wines, and a wide range of craft beers and spirits.

This position would suit enthusiastic anddedicated hospitality professionals.

The right candidate will be self-motivated, passionate and able to work within a team environment, achieving the highest standards.

Here is what's on offer…

• Be part of an exciting and multi-faced venue
• Receive expert training from our team of hospitality professionals
• Work with some of the best sustainable produce, wine and craft beer that Victoria has to offer
• Have real responsibility that plays a crucial part in running our venue
• Be mentored by our long serving, experienced team
• Opportunity for career growth
• Work-life balance
• Public transport within walking distance
• Iconic venue opposite Royal Botanic Gardens

Hospitality experience will be highly regarded. However, we will also consider applicants wishing to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Organising and controling the operations the restaurant to provide dining and catering services
• Planning menus in consultation with Chefs
• Planning and organising special functions
• Arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
• Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
• Ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
• Conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
• Selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
• Taking reservations, greeting guests and assist in taking orders
• Ensuring the room is set to the specifications as outlined by the reservations program
• Ensuring mis en place is prepared for the following shift
• Ensuring all beverages are stocked in the appropriate locations
• Briefing the team for a successful set up and service of each service
• Directing all team members for each service to ensure the flawless execution of the lunch or dinner service
• Ensuring the productivity and performance of all team members, providing feedback in a constructive manner
• Counselling the team with performance or attitude problems
• The control of theft, wastage and damage
• End of shift cash up
• Ensuring presentation of food is compliant with restaurant standards
• Supporting the management team to ensure targets are met with labour and food costs
• Adhering to and supervision of the cleaning schedule
• Maintaining the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e., docket procedures, stations, table numbers etc
• In depth Knowledge of the full menu, and be able to give a detailed description of dish composition
• To work as part of the wider restaurant team, assisting in other departments on an as needed basis
• Reporting of each service to the Operations Manager at the conclusion of each service
• Adherence to liquor licensing and other laws
• Escalating maintenance issues to the relevant parties
• Monitoring restaurant standards within specifications
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements
• Supervision of the adherence to the cleaning schedule and take action appropriately
• Ensuring the Brasserie works efficiently
• Carrying out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the area
• Development of skills within the team

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we want to hear from you.

Please forward your resume to