Restaurant Manager - Evening Shifts

About the role

Mondrian Gold Coast is a luxury lifestyle hotel in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, and LiTo is its Italian restaurant, open from golden hour drinks through to late-night dining. It is looking for a hands-on evening leader who can command the floor confidently, manage a large team under pressure and drive performance. The role is built around evening operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the evening service from the front, setting the tone, managing the pace and making sure every guest wants to return
• Create exceptional guest experiences through warm, polished service
• Support and deputise for the Restaurant Manager across evening shifts, taking full ownership of floor operations
• Lead and develop a diverse team, building a culture focused on guest satisfaction, a proactive mindset and genuine hospitality
• Drive departmental performance through revenue strategies, upselling and careful financial controls
• Build a positive, results-oriented environment that encourages learning, growth and mutual respect
• Coach, mentor and develop future leaders within the team

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior floor leadership role in a high-volume, quality-driven restaurant or bar
• Strong evening and late-night hospitality experience, understanding the rhythm of dinner and drinks service
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a passion for developing and motivating staff
• Availability to work evening shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Current Queensland RSA and RMLV certification (or willingness to obtain them)

What we offer

• Work across an iconic luxury lifestyle hotel in a coastal destination
• A creative, fast-moving team with career growth opportunities
• Discounted accommodation, food, beverage and spa treatments worldwide
• An Employee Assistance Program covering confidential counselling and support for you and your immediate family