Located in the Swan Valley just 25 minutes from Perth CBD, Sandalford delivers truly unforgettable world-class wine, dining, hospitality and tourism experiences across its award-winning restaurant, cellar door, weddings, corporate events, functions and concert operations. The Sandalford Restaurant celebrates a marriage of modern Australian and contemporary European cuisine, complemented by an exceptional wine program featuring wines from our historic Swan Valley and Margaret River vineyards. The venue offers a tranquil and sophisticated dining environment, including alfresco dining spaces and private dining facilities. With more than 2,000 five-star Google reviews, multiple Chef Hat recognitions, Gold Plate Awards success and state and national accolades through the Restaurant & Catering Awards, Sandalford has established itself as one of Western Australia’s leading hospitality and tourism destinations. We are currently seeking an exceptional full-time Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead the award-winning Sandalford Restaurant operation. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a rare opportunity for an experienced, hands-on hospitality professional to lead one of Western Australia’s premier winery dining operations. The Sandalford Restaurant is a dynamic 200 seat restaurant and bar operation trading seven days for lunch and bar service, together with Friday and Saturday evening dining. The operation interfaces closely with premium tourism, weddings, events and corporate hospitality activity across the estate and delivers 75,000-plus covers annually. We are seeking a true hospitality professional — someone who thrives on guest engagement, leads by example, inspires teams and understands that exceptional hospitality is fundamentally about how you make people feel. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, natural warmth, professionalism and the ability to lead from the front within a fast-paced premium hospitality environment. They will be highly organised, detail-oriented and accountable and with the personal discipline to consistently follow through on commitments. We are not seeking a manager who simply oversees service from the sidelines. We are seeking an individual with energy, resilience and inspires confidence in both guests and team members, embraces continuous improvement, elevate the guest experience and understands the importance of consistency, professionalism and attention to detail at every level of the operation. Success at Sandalford requires an ability to work constructively and professionally across all areas of the business. We are seeking a leader who values teamwork over silos, embraces collaboration with fellow operational leaders and department heads, and contributes positively to the wider culture, standards and success of the organisation. The successful candidate will be a genuine developer of people who takes pride in coaching, mentoring and bringing out the best in others at every level of the operation. They will actively support and develop assistant managers, supervisors and emerging leaders, while fostering a positive, professional and team-oriented culture throughout the restaurant. They will work collaboratively and respectfully with chefs, kitchen leadership and fellow operational managers across the broader business, recognising that exceptional hospitality outcomes are achieved through teamwork, communication and alignment across departments. We are seeking an individual who combines confidence with humility — someone who is open to feedback, receptive to guidance, willing to listen and committed to continuous learning and improvement. The successful candidate must be capable of working constructively with ownership, directors, executive leadership and colleagues across all areas of the organisation in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the broader estate to help deliver a sophisticated and fully integrated luxury hospitality experience synonymous with the Sandalford brand. Through the seamless alignment of refined hospitality, exceptional cuisine and our acclaimed estate-grown wines from both our historic Swan Valley and Margaret River vineyards, the role contributes to creating truly world-class and unforgettable guest experiences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, inspire and develop the front of house team to deliver consistently exceptional guest experiences Maintain and uphold the highest standards of hospitality, presentation, service execution and operational detail Take ownership of the daily operation of the restaurant and bar, ensuring smooth and professional service delivery across all trading periods Lead from the floor through visible, hands-on operational leadership and active guest engagement Monitor and drive operational performance against budgets, KPI expectations and business objectives Prepare operational reporting and recommendations for the Executive Team Foster a positive, energetic and accountable team culture built around professionalism, teamwork and hospitality excellence Work collaboratively with kitchen leadership, winery, cellar door, functions and wider estate operations to deliver seamless guest experiences Contribute to maintaining Sandalford’s award-winning reputation and industry-leading guest review performance Support the ongoing development of service standards, team capability and operational innovation across the business ABOUT YOU Hospitality is your chosen long-term career, not simply a job Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role within a premium restaurant, hotel, food and beverage or hospitality operation A genuine passion for luxury hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate, mentor, coach and inspire teams Highly organised with strong operational, commercial and people management skills Confident communicator with exceptional guest engagement capability, both verbal and written Professional presentation, attention to detail and a strong personal work ethic Ability to perform effectively within a high-energy, fast-paced hospitality environment Commercially aware with sound understanding of labour, service standards and operational performance Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, rostering systems and reporting platforms Management of Licensed Premises Certification is essential Current RSA certificate, Australian Driver’s Licence and Police Clearance Certificate (issued within the last 6 months) required Full Australian working rights You will also possess humility, emotional intelligence, professionalism and a willingness to roll your sleeves up and support the team wherever required. WHAT WE OFFER Attractive remuneration package including salary, superannuation and eligibility for an annual incentive payment Career progression opportunities within the Prendiville Group Staff benefits including food, beverage and accommodation discounts across Prendiville properties The opportunity to work within one of Western Australia’s most respected hospitality and tourism operations A dynamic, high-energy and professionally rewarding working environment The opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s leading hospitality and culinary professionals Free onsite parking Great hospitality hours with a strong focus on work-life balance HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please click on “Apply for this Job” and submit your Resume and Cover Letter addressed to the CEO, Sandalford Wines . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications will be assessed as received Established in 1840, Sandalford’s vineyards and winery are part of the family-owned Prendiville Group (prendiville.com.au). Situated in the Swan Valley, 25 minutes from Perth’s CBD, Sandalford Wines delights visitors with world class wine and tourism experiences at its restaurant, function and banqueting division, cellar door and concert operations.
