Restaurant Manager - Mornington Peninsula Estate Dining

About the role

A flagship dining room set within 40 acres of vines, European gardens and luxury accommodation is looking for a charismatic, floor-led Restaurant Manager. Working closely with a celebrated Executive Chef, you will champion refined regional hospitality, cellar storytelling and high service standards while driving floor efficiency and team culture. The position is based in Melbourne, Australia, and is full time.

Required profile

• 2+ years' experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior Assistant Restaurant Manager in a hatted, luxury hotel or premium winery venue.
• Visible, floor-first leadership: a passionate host who sets the service standard and mentors junior staff.
• Strong beverage knowledge, including appreciation of fine dining steps of service, wine pairings and cool-climate varietals.
• Permanent residency or full Australian working rights.

Required skills

• Commercial acumen: proven control over wage percentages, roster optimisation, inventory and restaurant COGS.
• Ability to work closely with an Executive Chef and an elite culinary and sommelier team.

What we offer

• Pay of $90,000 plus superannuation, incentives and group benefits.
• An awarded, hatted-calibre dining room with an elite culinary and sommelier team.
• Regional lifestyle on the Mornington Peninsula.
• Career pathways within a respected national boutique hotel portfolio.
• Group-wide discounts on luxury stays, cellar doors and dining.