Restaurant Front of House Manager
Ming Dining | Melbourne VIC
Ming Dining, an award-winning contemporary Cantonese restaurant situated in the Melbourne CBD, is looking for an experienced, professional, and passionate Restaurant Front of House Manager. This role involves leading the front-of-house team to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the front of house.
- Lead, train, and motivate the FOH team to provide outstanding service.
- Ensure high levels of customer service and guest satisfaction.
- Manage reservations, guest inquiries, and special requests.
- Address customer feedback and resolve issues professionally.
- Facilitate effective communication between the kitchen and front of house.
- Prepare staff rosters and manage labour costs.
- Uphold high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and service.
- Assist with private dining, corporate events, and special functions.
- Monitor team performance and ensure service consistency.
- Support sales growth and contribute to achieving restaurant performance targets.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or Front of House Manager role.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
- Experience managing high-volume hospitality venues.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Knowledge of wine, cocktails, and beverage service is highly regarded.
- Experience managing private dining rooms, functions, or corporate events is an advantage.
- Mandarin and English speaking is preferred.
- Full Australian working rights are preferred.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary package ranging from $65,000 to $97,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.
- Opportunities for career development.
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to work in a premium Melbourne CBD restaurant.
- Staff meals and employee dining discounts.
Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Melbourne CBD Salary: $65,000 – $97,000 per year (Negotiable based on experience)