Step Up Restaurant Manager, Premium F&B Precinct, …, City of Gold Coast

Our client is seeking an energetic, floor‑led Restaurant Manager to lead one of the Gold Coast’s most exciting high‑volume dining destinations. We’re looking for a hands‑on operator who thrives in the middle of service, driving energy, leading from the front and creating exceptional guest experiences in a quick‑paced premium‑casual environment. The venue is large, vibrant, design‑led and built around high‑energy service, strong culture and the guest experience. Part of a large hospitality group who pride themselves on contemporary spaces and product driven F&B.; You’ll take ownership of the floor, leading a high‑performing team while ensuring service standards, flow and atmosphere are consistently delivered at a high level. What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading from the floor during busy service periods
- Driving team culture, accountability, and performance daily
- Creating a seamless, engaging guest experience from open to close
- Managing service flow, bookings, waitlists, and floor operations in real time
- Coaching and developing the team through presence and leadership
- Working closely with the kitchen and bar to ensure smooth execution
- Influencing revenue through upselling, guest engagement, and service behaviour
- Maintaining a polished, energetic venue atmosphere at all times About You You’re a confident and visible hospitality leader who brings energy, composure, and presence to every shift. You likely come from
- Premium or Premium‑casual restaurants.
- High‑volume environments with elevated service standards
- Solid hospitality groups or highly regarded independent venues You’ll Bring
- Proven experience leading large teams in fast‑paced service environments
- Strong operational and floor management capability
- A guest‑first mindset with exceptional people skills
- Natural leadership and the ability to motivate teams under pressure
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how service drives revenue
- High standards, positive energy, and a calm approach during busy periods
- Beverage and wine knowledge. Why This Role?
- Join a high‑profile, premium venue on the Gold Coast
- Work with a strong brand and ambitious leadership team
- Genuine opportunity for growth into senior operational leadership within this large precinct.
- Chance to work a Tuesday to Saturday roster, with Sundays off.
- Above market salary, plus tips. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw91i