Restaurant Manager Spring 23 Pty Ltd trading as The Hampden | Nedlands WA About Us The Hampden is a well-established hospitality venue located in Nedlands, offering elevated casual dining, premium beverages, and a busy functions and events operation. The venue is situated within close proximity to the University of Western Australia and major medical institutions including Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth Children's Hospital, and Hollywood Private Hospital. As a result, the business regularly serves a diverse clientele including university staff, medical professionals, researchers, and local residents, requiring consistent service delivery across both casual dining and professional group bookings. This contributes to varying service demands and the need for experienced management to coordinate restaurant, bar, and function operations effectively. The Role We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic management of venue operations. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing restaurant, bar, and function operations, managing staff performance, and ensuring the commercial and operational success of the business. The role reports to senior management and plays a key part in maintaining service standards, driving profitability, and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities · Manage overall restaurant and bar operations across all service periods · Lead and develop front-of-house staff including recruitment, rostering, training, and performance management · Monitor financial performance including budgeting, cost control, and profitability targets · Coordinate functions and events ensuring seamless delivery across departments · Oversee stock control, purchasing, and supplier management · Maintain compliance with licensing, food safety, and workplace health and safety requirements Candidates must hold current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Food Safety certification and Approved Manager Card · Manage customer feedback and implement service improvement strategies · Ensure efficient coordination between kitchen, bar, and service teams · Contribute to business planning and operational improvements About You · Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Manager or equivalent senior management role in a busy hospitality venue · Demonstrated experience managing staff, budgets, and venue operations · Strong understanding of food, beverage, and service standards · Proven ability to lead teams in high-volume environments · Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills · Experience with POS and booking systems · Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Diploma level qualification or higher in hospitality is required. Salary $80,000 – $84,000 plus superannuation (commensurate with experience) Why Join The Hampden? Join a unique bar orientated and elevated casual dining operation Lead a venue with strong food, beverage, and customer experience as The main focus Competitive salary package of $80,000 – $84,000 super, dependent on experience Supportive ownership team with genuine career progression opportunities Staff perks, discounts, and a positive team culture How to Apply If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" and submit your resume along with a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
