General Manager

Trade · Gregory Hills, Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Here is a chance to shape a premium venue from its foundations. A newly established Italian restaurant in New South Wales is seeking a senior hospitality leader as General Manager to build a fully structured, high-performing operation, rather than simply maintain an existing one.

You will hold significant responsibility across the entire business: establishing the FOH structure, recruiting the opening team, implementing systems, controlling costs and upholding exceptional service standards. Your candidacy will rest on demonstrable venue results, team leadership and previous operational responsibility, making this a strong next step for an experienced hospitality executive.

Key Responsibilities

Coach managers and team members to embed a consistent service culture
Drive pre-opening preparation and operational readiness, establishing practical FOH structures, floor plans and service workflows
Recruit, interview, onboard, train and develop a high-performing opening team of hospitality staff
Define service expectations and performance standards
Develop SOPs and daily operating procedures, along with opening and closing systems for the venue
Direct large FOH and bar teams throughout daily service
Plan rosters against staffing requirements while controlling labour expenditure, wage costs and productivity
Administer the restaurant POS and operational systems, including Deputy
Lead premium beverage operations across wine, spirits and cocktails, tracking beverage costs, GP, pricing and margins
Oversee purchasing and supplier relationships, negotiating terms that support commercial outcomes
Track service quality, guest experience and operational performance
Ensure RSA, WHS and restaurant compliance requirements are met
Identify operational gaps and implement effective solutions
Balance hands-on involvement in service with commercial oversight

Requirements & Eligibility

Ability to evidence prior hospitality leadership through a credible career history
Strong track record in senior restaurant or hospitality management, with experience across premium or high-volume restaurant operations
Demonstrated experience opening or establishing a new hospitality venue, with a verifiable history of venues managed, launched or operationally led
Experience leading substantial FOH and bar teams
Strong recruitment, leadership and staff training experience
Hands-on understanding of restaurant floor operations
Strong wine, spirits, cocktails and beverage service knowledge, including experience managing beverage GP, costing, pricing and margins
Practical rostering, labour budget and wage control experience, plus familiarity with POS and restaurant management platforms
Strong purchasing and supplier negotiation background
Sound knowledge of restaurant compliance, RSA and WHS
Capability to develop systems and procedures from the ground up
Strong commercial awareness and operational decision-making ability
Sponsorship available for the right candidate

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