General Manager

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

This is a senior role with real weight. A newly established premium Italian restaurant in New South Wales wants a General Manager to turn a new venue into a fully structured, high-performing operation.

You will not just maintain an established restaurant; you will define how this venue operates from the start. That means building the FOH structure, recruiting the opening team, implementing systems, controlling costs and maintaining exceptional service standards, with significant responsibility across the entire operation.

Claims are not enough. Your experience must be demonstrated through real venue results, team leadership and previous operational responsibility. A genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Run large FOH and bar crews during every service
Drive all pre-opening work and operational readiness, setting up practical FOH structures, floor plans and service workflows
Build the opening team, hiring people who can perform at a high level
Interview, onboard and train new hospitality staff, then keep developing them
Spell out service expectations and performance standards, and coach managers and staff towards a consistent service culture
Write SOPs and day-to-day operating procedures, and run opening and closing systems venue-wide
Draw up rosters and track staffing requirements
Keep wage costs, labour spending and productivity under tight control
Run the restaurant POS and operational systems, Deputy included
Take responsibility for premium wine, spirits and cocktail operations
Watch beverage costs, GP, pricing and margins closely
Handle purchasing and supplier relationships, and negotiate in support of commercial outcomes
Check guest experience, service quality and operational results
Make sure the venue meets RSA, WHS and restaurant compliance requirements
Find operational gaps and fix them with effective solutions
Be hands-on during service without losing commercial oversight

Requirements & Eligibility

A history of venues managed, launched or operationally led that can be verified
Strong track record at senior level in restaurant or hospitality management
Has managed premium or high-volume restaurant operations
Has opened or established a new hospitality venue, and can demonstrate it
Has managed substantial FOH and bar teams, backed by strong recruitment, staff training and leadership experience
Practical, hands-on grasp of restaurant floor operations
Strong knowledge of beverage service, including wine, spirits and cocktails
Has managed beverage GP, costing, pricing and margins
Hands-on with rosters, labour budgets and wage control, as well as POS and restaurant management platforms
Strong experience negotiating with suppliers and handling purchasing
Sound grasp of RSA, WHS and restaurant compliance
Can develop systems and procedures from scratch
Strong commercial awareness and solid operational decision-making
Can demonstrate previous hospitality leadership through a credible career history
Sponsorship is available for the right candidate

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