Restaurant and Events Manager (Melbourne)

Located in the heart of Melbourne and positioned within moments of the city’s vibrant arts and entertainment hub, Mantra Southbank Melbourne offers a range of one and two bedroom apartments and exceptional food and service at its Mezzi Bar & Kitchen. When not working, with its central position, you will have Melbourne’s world famous shopping, restaurants and cafés on your doorstep and an array of popular attractions all within walking distance. Purpose As the Restaurant & Events Manager , you are responsible for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating all restaurant and conference & events activities to ensure the smooth operation and profitability of all outlets at The Olsen. You will work alongside the Head Chef and report directly to the General Manager. Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee all restaurant and event operations, actively participating during peak hours as a hands‑on leader.
- Recruit, train and supervise team members to ensure all are engaged and performing at their best.
- Manage budgets, rostering, controlling costs, and optimise revenue through pricing strategies, portion control and inventory management.
- Stay informed about the latest trends in the food & beverage & events sector, create and update menus, and initiate new strategies to increase revenue.
- Establish and maintain open channels of communication between all departments in the property, particularly the kitchen, to ensure the smooth operation of the department. Skills And Experience
- Have an understanding of all licensing and operating legislation which affects the department, including the Liquor Act & hold a valid VIC RSA.
- Prior experience leading teams in a food & beverage or event environment.
- Proven track record in managing budgets, overseeing inventory, and creating staff schedules.
- Effective communicator with adept skills in stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
- Flexibility to accommodate a varied work schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Must be equipped to work weekends and evenings.
- Exceptional organisational skills with a knack for prioritisation and a keen sense of urgency.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and effectiveness when faced with high‑pressure situations. Accor Perks
- ALL Heartist Membership – Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide.
- Family & Friends Discounts – Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you.
- Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program – Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays.
- Learn Your Way – Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry‑leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy.
- Build Your Network – With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide.
- Worldwide Opportunities – We are a world‑leading hotel operator with over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career. At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe. Everyone has a story and we want to learn yours. We invite you to APPLY NOW. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1f5r