Restaurant Manager | Melbourne

Restaurant Manager | Melbourne

Company: Three Blue Ducks

Location: Tullamarine

Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year

Work Type: Full-time

On-site

Three Blue Ducks Melbourne offers a waterfront dining experience focused on quality food, welcoming people, and a farm-to-table philosophy. The venue caters to various occasions, from early breakfasts to sunset dinners, emphasising relaxed atmospheres, premium produce, and authentic hospitality. Sustainability, seasonality, and memorable guest experiences are central to the venue's operations, with every team member contributing to this vision.

The Role

Three Blue Ducks Melbourne seeks a seasoned, hands-on Restaurant Manager to guide the front-of-house team and enhance exceptional service at a prominent waterfront establishment. This role involves close collaboration with the kitchen and leadership teams to cultivate the warm, genuine guest experience for which Three Blue Ducks is known.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced setting, demonstrate calm and confident floor leadership, and possess a genuine commitment to fostering a positive team culture. This presents a significant opportunity for an individual passionate about hospitality, appreciative of quality produce and service, and eager to advance within a respected, values-driven organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily floor and bar operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Cultivating a warm, professional, and guest-centric front-of-house culture.
• Managing staff rosters, wage costs, and daily reporting procedures.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team on service flow, menu implementation, and specials.
• Supporting the recruitment, onboarding, and development of the front-of-house staff.
• Upholding high standards for presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Assisting with stock management, ordering, and cash handling.
• Providing visible, hands-on leadership during service periods.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience as a Restaurant Manager in a busy, high-volume establishment.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead from the front.
• Proficiency in managing rosters, budgets, and daily front-of-house operations.
• A calm, organised, and solutions-oriented approach when facing pressure.
• A collaborative working style with chefs and back-of-house teams.
• A passion for quality food, sustainability, and genuine hospitality.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to consistent service standards.
• A team player who genuinely cares about colleagues.

Why Join Us:

• Become part of a respected hospitality group recognised for quality, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated team within a picturesque waterfront venue.
• Prospects for long-term career progression and development across the Three Blue Ducks group.
• Staff discounts at all Three Blue Ducks locations.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave Policy, and Employee Referral Program.
• Opportunities for growth within a supportive and down-to-earth company culture.

Application Instructions:

We welcome your application. Three Blue Ducks is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is celebrated, and an inclusive, respectful workplace is a priority. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities are strongly encouraged.