Restaurant Manager

Company Description

The 25hours Hotel The Olympia is the first 25hours in Australia, located in the vibrant suburb of Paddington in Sydney. The building itself was formerly a popular cinema, which opened in 1911 and reflects its rich history throughout the guest experience.

The hotel has 109 rooms on six floors and will feature event and meeting areas, iconic London restaurant, The Palomar, a coffee house featuring the popular Baker Bleu pastries, a cozy cocktail and wine bar and rooftop bar. The ground floor outlets are in collaboration with award-winning London-based creative hospitality studio, Studio Paskin.. A new era awaits at the 25hours Hotel The Olympia which will shape and transform Paddington, welcoming a vibrant and diverse team, bringing its vision to life.

COME AS YOU ARE & SHOW US YOUR VISION …

As Restaurant Manager at The Palomar, you will be instrumental in delivering a world-class dining experience that captures the essence of this iconic brand. From day-to-day operations to guest engagement, team leadership, and financial performance, you will drive excellence at every touchpoint. This is an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary—combining the heritage of a celebrated London institution with the vibrant energy of Sydney’s dining scene.

Job Description

This is your daily contribution to turn our culinary experience into something exceptional ...

• You will oversee day-to-day operations of your assigned restaurant outlet, ensuring smooth service and a positive guest experience.
• Oversee the guest experience from start to finish, addressing any concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate your team, providing continuous coaching to develop skills and improve performance.
• Conduct regular training sessions to maintain high standards of service, product knowledge, and hygiene.
• Schedule and manage your team to ensure optimum service levels during peak and off-peak times.
• Ensure the restaurant outlet operates in line with all company policies and local regulations, maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards.
• Monitor and manage inventory, placing orders for supplies and ensuring stock is kept at the correct levels.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, and other departments to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Monitor budgets and control costs to achieve departmental goals and contribute to the restaurant's profitability.
• Support promotional efforts and collaborate with marketing to boost guest engagement and attract new customers.
• Gather guest feedback and share insights with your team to continuously improve the service.

Qualifications

We are looking for you – with personality and that certain something:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management (preferred).
• You have at least 3 years of senior management experience in large Food & Beverage operations within premium and luxury establishments.
• You have experience with pre-opening or major refurbishments in similar operations.
• You’re familiar with the Sydney market.
• You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• You possess a high level of written and spoken Business English.
• You have strong creative and design skills, with the ability to bring fresh ideas to life.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.

You ready? You wanna join our 25hours Tribe?

Then get going, sign in and upload your CV along with your salary requirements. Jeremy is looking forward to your applications (in English only) and is the person to contact if you have any questions.