Restaurant Manager

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll run the restaurant day to day and set the tone for the whole team. You’ll make sure every guest has a seamless, memorable experience, and you’ll keep growing the team behind it. You’ll work closely with our sous chef, our centralised marketing team and HQ. What You’ll Do Operations - Run daily operations so service is smooth and efficient - Coordinate with the sous chef to keep the kitchen and dining room in sync - Oversee inventory, procurement and vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts - Maintain food quality, presentation and hygiene through regular checks and audits - Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety regulations - Anticipate problems before they disrupt service, and fix them at the root People - Recruit, train and supervise the team, including waitstaff, bartenders and kitchen staff - Plan schedules, monitor performance, and coach and mentor staff - Build a positive culture of teamwork, mutual respect and genuine hospitality - Lead by example and keep the team aligned with Table & Apron’s values Guests - Build real relationships with our regulars and encourage repeat visits - Handle feedback and complaints with professionalism and care - Look for ways to make the dining experience better Business - Track revenue, costs and profitability, and manage the budget - Keep accurate sales reports, staff records and inventory logs - Find areas to control costs and improve performance Marketing - Work with our centralised marketing team to run promotions and events in-store - Share guest insights and market trends to shape future campaigns What You’ll Get - 5-day work week - Staff meals - Store discount across all our brands - Performance incentives - Real autonomy in how you lead your team Requirements What We’re Looking For - At least 7 years of restaurant experience, with 3 years in a supervisory or management role - Genuine leadership experience, not just tenure - Someone who stays steady during peak season and keeps the team steady too - A people person who walks into a room and brightens it - Comfortable with budgets, costing and rostering - Wine or beverage knowledge is a plus