Restaurant Manager to $120k+S, High-Volume Italian, Build Teams & Drive Service

Restaurant Manager

Company: Placed Recruitment P/L Location: Parramatta & Western Suburbs Salary: Up to $120,000+S Work Type: Full-time Work Type: Onsite

The Venue This energetic Italian dining establishment, part of a respected hospitality group, has cultivated a dedicated following. Its success is attributed to consistently excellent food, genuine hospitality, and an inviting atmosphere. The venue operates across busy casual dining, premium à la carte service, and large-scale functions, managing high volume without compromising service quality. Each shift is fast-paced, every service presents unique challenges, and success is driven by a team that enjoys collaborative work. Strong leadership, clear systems, and a dedication to staff development have fostered a workplace where hospitality professionals can pursue long-term careers. With ongoing investment in both the venue and its personnel, this is an opportune moment to join a business committed to raising standards.

The Role As Restaurant Manager, you will be the central figure in daily operations, confidently and energetically leading one of Sydney's busiest Italian dining venues with a genuine passion for hospitality. You will assume responsibility for service across the entire operation, overseeing casual dining, à la carte, and function services, while guiding a substantial front-of-house team during peak trading periods. Reporting to senior operational leadership, you will mentor Assistant Managers, cultivate future leaders, and ensure consistent, paced, and professional execution of every shift. This is a highly visible leadership position where success is demonstrated through floor presence rather than office time. You will provide real-time coaching, proactively resolve issues, build team confidence, and create memorable guest experiences through hands-on leadership. Commercially, you will focus on achieving strong labour performance, maintaining operational standards, and continuously identifying opportunities to enhance service, culture, and overall venue performance. This role offers the chance to make a significant contribution within a business that values initiative and rewards leaders who invest in their teams.

About You You are a leader who naturally attracts others. Composed under pressure, approachable, and decisive, you excel at maximising team potential without resorting to micromanagement. You have prior experience managing large hospitality operations and understand the equilibrium between exceptional guest experiences, robust financial performance, and fostering an enjoyable work environment. You lead from the floor, communicate with assurance, and are prepared to actively participate during the busiest services. You will be someone who enjoys mentoring developing leaders, upholding high standards, and establishing accountability while nurturing a positive and supportive culture.

Ideally, you will possess:

• Previous Restaurant or Venue Management experience within a high-volume hospitality setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading large front-of-house teams through busy service periods.
• Strong commercial acumen concerning labour, productivity, and operational performance.
• A hands-on leadership approach complemented by exceptional communication skills.
• The capacity to build culture, develop individuals, and drive accountability.
• A passion for hospitality, guest experience, and continuous improvement.

This role is worth exploring if you are seeking a leadership opportunity where you will be empowered to make decisions, receive support from experienced operators, and be provided with genuine avenues for growth into broader operational leadership.