Restaurant General Manager Sydney

2 months ago

Sydney CBD NSW, New South Wales, Australia Human Solutions Group Full-time
About the role

You’ll be responsible for running a premium French dining experience in one of Sydney’s busiest visitor precincts. Reporting to the Area/Regional Manager, you’ll lead the team to deliver consistent service, strong guest satisfaction, and solid financial results—while maintaining brand standards across every shift.

What you’ll do

  • Lead day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure smooth service delivery and consistent quality
  • Set and coach staff to uphold customer service standards and hospitality behaviours
  • Own staff training and ongoing performance development (onboarding, service coaching, compliance, and skill progression)
  • Drive menu planning in line with brand direction, seasonality, and availability
  • Manage wine pairing execution (training, service flow, and guest recommendations)
  • Ensure the team delivers a confident, premium guest experience—especially during peak periods
  • Oversee scheduling, rostering, and labour productivity to meet targets
  • Partner with the kitchen to maintain execution standards and support a high-performing service culture
  • Handle guest issues professionally, resolve escalations, and protect brand reputation
  • Support stock control, purchasing processes, and key operational reporting for the chain
What we’re looking for
  • One Hat premium-level restaurant experience (must demonstrate strong leadership and service excellence)
  • Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager / General Manager in a full-service restaurant environment
  • Strong capability across staff training, menu planning, wine pairing, and customer service standards
  • Deep understanding of operating in a busy, tourism-driven environment (high volume, changing demands, peak-time intensity)
  • A clear track record of coaching teams and improving service consistency
  • Professional communication, strong decision-making, and a hands-on leadership style
Why join us
  • Join a respected French cuisine brand with proven systems and standards
  • Lead a dedicated team in a high-visibility Sydney location
  • Build your career within a larger chain structure with opportunities for progression
  • Make a direct impact on guest experience, team capability, and restaurant performance
To apply send your resume and a brief cover note outlining your restaurant leadership experience to ***@hsg.com.au ref 7643.