Restaurant Manager - Wine Bar/Restaurant

Restaurant Manager – Premium Modern Asian Dining Restaurant Snack Man | Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD Full-time Salary: $70,000–$90,000 + superannuation, depending on experience Snack Man is an award-winning premium dining venue located just off James Street in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Known for its intimate dining experience, carefully curated food offering and strong focus on natural and small-producer Australian wines, Snack Man is a distinctive part of Brisbane’s premium dining scene. We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and lead our front-of-house team in delivering consistently high standards of service. This is a hands-on management role suited to an experienced hospitality professional with strong food and wine knowledge, proven leadership skills and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. Key responsibilities include: ? Managing the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and overseeing premium dining service. ? Leading, training, rostering and developing the front-of-house team. ? Maintaining high standards of food, wine and beverage service. ? Coordinating reservations, table allocations and service flow. ? Working closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service. ? Managing guest enquiries, feedback and complaints professionally. ? Overseeing stock control, ordering and inventory. ? Monitoring labour costs, stock costs, daily takings and other operating expenses. ? Assisting with functions, group bookings and special events. ? Ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, liquor licensing and RSA requirements. ? Maintaining high standards of venue presentation, cleanliness and organisation. About you You will ideally have: ? At least 12 months’ experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Sommelier or other senior hospitality professional within a premium or fine dining environment. ? Experience managing restaurant operations and leading a front-of-house team. ? Diploma-level qualifications in Hospitality Management or equivalent relevant qualifications. ? Strong food, wine and beverage knowledge, including professional wine service. ? Experience in staff supervision, rostering, training, stock control and restaurant administration. ? Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. ? An understanding of labour, stock and cost control. ? The ability to remain calm, organised and professional during busy service periods. ? High standards of personal presentation and attention to detail. Why join Snack Man? ? Join an established and award-winning Brisbane restaurant. ? Work in a genuine premium dining environment with a strong food and wine focus. ? Access ongoing food, wine and service training. ? Take ownership of an important leadership position within an experienced hospitality team. A salary of $70,000–$90,000 plus superannuation is offered, commensurate with experience and suitability for the role. Please apply with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and why you would be a good fit for the role.