Restaurant Manager

Introduction:

DON'T settle for your next career move.

Here's the opportunity to make an impact.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary & bonus structure
• Long-term partnership opportunities and/or profit sharing
• Define the future direction of our restaurants with your leadership
• Prime Melbourne CBD Location with convenient access to public transport
• Incredible 40% staff discounts across all five restaurants in The San Telmo Group
• Access to an additional, special dining allowance, only available for Department Heads
• Collaborative team culture with transformative, supportive leadership provided from our Board of Directors

Surely this can't be for real? Read on.

Description:

The San Telmo Group is one of Melbourne's premier hospitality Groups, best known for fire-driven cooking and bold, produce-led menus. It began in 2011 with San Telmo, an Argentine parrilla in the CBD, and has since grown into a family of distinctive venues - each with its own identity but all are "united by fire." Across the group, the common thread is cooking over charcoal and open flame, with each venue expressing its own cultural roots - Argentinian (San Telmo), Spanish-leaning Argentinian (Asado), Italian-influenced Argentinian (Palermo), Peruvian (Pastuso), and Japanese (Robata) — while focusing on quality Australian ingredients and memorable, high-energy dining rooms.

As our teams expand, we're seeking Restaurant Manager candidates for opportunities within the Group. In the Restaurant Manager role, your day-to-day will involve working in tandem with the Head Chef to oversee the strategic direction of one of our restaurants, through the following responsibilities:

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Provide strong leadership to the Assistant Manager to ensure they are overseeing FOH operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences and upholding brand standards.

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Manage, develop, and mentor FOH leaders and staff; ensuring a strong restaurant culture, retention, and succession planning.

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Drive sales strategies, financial performance, and inventory control to meet business goals for the restaurant.

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Oversee the reservations function, including all aspects of guest engagement and VIP relationships to maximise revenue and loyalty.

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Ensure compliance with OHS, RSA, and first aid, embedding a proactive safety-first culture.

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Represent the FOH team in cross-departmental (i.e. BOH, HR and Marketing) + Director-level communications, proactively contributing ideas to our long-term business strategies.

Skills and Experiences:

Think you've got what it takes?

The ideal candidate will have:

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Unrestricted Right to Work in Australia - Citizen or PR candidates preferred, otherwise at least 2+ years left on a temporary visa with full-time work priviliges.

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Experience & Background – 3–5 years in premium, high-volume restaurants; with at least 1-2 years in an Assistant Manager or equivalent leadership role.

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Skills & Knowledge – Strong in financial management, workforce planning, stock control, compliance (OHS, RSA, first aid), and proficient in POS, reservations, and rostering systems (e.g. Bepoz, SevenRooms, Deputy, Xero etc).

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Leadership & Soft Skills – Inspiring leader with excellent communication, conflict resolution & organisational skills; as well as a proactive, strategic mindset.

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Attributes – Flexible availability (approx 38-42 per hours week, incl evenings & weekends), professional grooming & presentation, inclusivity and cultural awareness, and a strong passion for hospitality and team development.

If you're ready to shape the direction of one of Melbourne's most respected restaurant groups, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality career.

The San Telmo Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.