Posted 22d ago

Cafe & Restaurant Manager

Nar Nar Goon Hotel and Bar Victoria

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$77,000 - $90,000

Key points we found

  • Oversee daily restaurant and café operations to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Manage staff recruitment, training, and performance to foster a positive workplace culture
  • Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

Nar Nar Goon Hotel is a well-established hospitality venue known for quality dining, exceptional customer service, live entertainment, and strong community connections. We pride ourselves on delivering memorable guest experiences in a welcoming and professional environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cafe & Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our food and beverage services. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a passion for customer service.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Customer Experience

  1. Oversee daily restaurant and café operations to ensure seamless service delivery
  2. Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service
  3. Manage guest reservations, enquiries, and customer feedback professionally
  4. Support the planning and execution of functions, events, and promotional activities

Team Leadership & Staff Management

  1. Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise front-of-house and hospitality staff
  2. Develop and manage staff rosters in line with operational requirements and labour budgets
  3. Foster a positive, high-performing, and collaborative workplace culture
  4. Conduct staff performance management and ongoing development

Financial & Inventory Management

  1. Monitor daily sales performance and assist in achieving financial targets
  2. Manage stock control, supplier ordering, and inventory processes
  3. Minimise wastage and support cost-control initiatives
  4. Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and operational reporting

Compliance & Venue Standards

  1. Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and workplace health regulations
  2. Maintain current licensing and operational compliance requirements
  3. Uphold venue presentation, safety, and service standards at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  1. Proven experience in restaurant, café, or hospitality management
  2. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  3. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
  4. Financial awareness with experience managing operational costs
  5. A commitment to exceptional customer service and team development
  6. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Why Join Nar Nar Goon Hotel?

This is an opportunity to join a respected and long-standing hospitality venue with deep community roots and a reputation for quality service. We offer a supportive team culture, a professional working environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing business.

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Skills
Customer Service
Fast-paced environment adaptability
Financial Management
Food Safety
Hygiene standards
Inventory Control
Leadership
Operational Management
Organisation skills
Problem Solving
Staff management
Staff Rostering
Teamwork
Workplace Health and Safety

More details
Expiring date
27 Jun 2026
Date posted
28 May 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Management & Senior Leadership
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Company size
11 to 50

Nar Nar Goon Hotel and Bar

11 to 50
Company size
Pay insights
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Above avg. range
$77k - $90k
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