Manager & Assist Manager – New Opening Restaurant, Burnside Village, Adelaide

Manager & Assist Manager – New Opening Restaurant, Burnside Village, Adelaide

Company: New Shanghai Location: Glenside Work type: Full-time On-site: Yes

A new modern Chinese restaurant, offering authentic and contemporary Chinese cuisine within a premium dining environment, is set to open at Burnside Village, Adelaide.

New Shanghai is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager and an Assistant Manager for this new venture. These roles involve hands-on leadership, overseeing the daily operations of a busy, high-quality dining establishment. Responsibilities span team coordination, customer experience, budgeting, and compliance. The Assistant Manager will specifically be responsible for the bar and beverage program. This is an opportunity to join the team from the restaurant's inception.

What You'll Bring:

• A Diploma in Hospitality or a related field. Applicants without a formal qualification but possessing strong restaurant and hospitality management experience are also encouraged to apply.
• For the Restaurant Manager role: A minimum of three years' managerial experience within a hospitality environment.
• For the Assistant Manager role: Supervisory or management experience in a restaurant or bar setting.
• Restaurant pre-opening experience is ideal but not a necessity.
• A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Chinese cuisine.
• A customer service orientation with adherence to best-practice service standards.
• A sound grasp of budgeting and financial management within a hospitality context.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese is preferred.
• For the Assistant Manager role: Solid beverage and wine knowledge, coupled with bar management experience. An RSA certificate is essential.
• The legal right to work in Australia.

Key Responsibilities – Restaurant Manager:

• Plan, organise, and prioritise the day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Schedule staff work hours, manage rostering, and control wage costs.
• Identify and estimate requirements for food, raw materials, and supplies, and oversee ordering.
• Monitor standards for food preparation, presentation, and cleaning.
• Inspect equipment and food deliveries for quality and safety.
• Evaluate health and safety practices against OHS standards.
• Process and analyse budgeting and financial information.
• Monitor and oversee purchasing, menus, staffing, and payroll.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers and staff.
• Assess the quality of food, service, and job applicants during the hiring process.
• Organise special functions, events, and private party bookings.
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to inventory, bookkeeping, and occupational health practices.

Key Responsibilities – Assistant Manager:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in daily operations and act as deputy in their absence.
• Oversee bar operations, including service standards, presentation, and workflow.
• Recruit, train, and develop bartenders and bar staff.
• Manage beverage and wine stock, encompassing ordering, stocktakes, storage, and cost control.
• Develop and maintain the beverage menu, including wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options, in consultation with management and suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships for beverages and wine.
• Ensure responsible service of alcohol and compliance with liquor licensing requirements.
• Assist with rostering, service coordination, and front-of-house team supervision.