Restaurant And Bar Manager

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Overview
Welcome to Kingpin, where hospitality and entertainment collide.
You might think you know us, but we're about to redefine fun in Melbourne.
Opening late 2025, our new Kingpin venue is set to be the ultimate showstopper, your new local and quite frankly, a bit of a show-off.
Spanning a massive 3700m2, this space will feature:
A next level bar and grillwith serious main character energy
2 bars, 16 taps, endless vibescraft and classic beers, cocktails and premium pours
Every sport liveensuring guests never miss a match-game moment
Event spacesdesigned for trivia nights, comedy shows, and more
A sporting arenapacked with activities like indoor lawn bowls, batting cages, and darts
Uniquely designed Arcadeexclusive games, interactive experiences and classic favourites
We know, we know – we can't wait either
Essence of the position
We have begun the search for our FOH Manager.
In this role you will manage the daily operations of the bars and restaurant, leading and coordinating your FOH team to execute the guest journey.
Some of your key areas of responsibility will be:
Taking the lead of the entire F&B operation; 2 bars, restaurant, events and ensuring the guest journey is nothing short of remarkable
Partner with your other key stakeholders; Director of Fun, Party & Events Manager and the Kitchen Management team to deliver high quality events and experiences
Schedule your FOH team in line with operational requirements and within budget.
Continuously monitor team levels and forecast adequate coverage at all times
Monitor guest interactions and use those insights to provide team coaching, enhancing the experience for both our guest and our team
Ensure all F&B items are made to specification and delivered to guests as per the serving standards, and keeping the overall FOH area presented to a high standard
Foster a team culture that is dedicated to exceeding expectations
Key Attributes & Capabilities
Putting people neatly into boxes, isn't really our style, but there are a few key factors that will be really important when it comes to selecting the right candidate for this position:
2-3 years exp. in managing a full-service restaurant or the F&B department within a large, busy venue, in fact, a busy venue is where you thrive
Confidence in ensuring stock levels are optimised across a high-volume operation, even when the crowd triples and someone forgot to order napkins
Able to manage budgets, forecast adequate team coverage & wage control – you know just how to stretch a dollar without stretching your team too thin
Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and licensing requirements
Excellent organisation skills to manage multiple operations + a busy event schedule while keeping a cool head
Duck gliding across water?
That's you in a nutshell
Ability to enhance the guest experience during high traffic times (but also, every damn day)
You must obtain a valid WWCC (Working With Children Check) for this role
Kingpin Melbourne will be opening in December 2025 and we are actively recruiting on this role now so you can be an instrumental part of helping us to build something special
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services, Amusement Parks and Arcades, and Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs
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