The Role

Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyards Estate is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Restaurant Manager to join our passionate Food & Beverage team.

As a member of our wider Salter Brothers Hospitality team, you’ll play a key role in creating meaningful experiences for both our guests and colleagues - through thoughtful service, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About Restaurant Botanica

In the heart of Pokolbin, Spicers Vineyards Estate is an intimate escape for food and wine lovers. Nestled on its own private, four-acre vineyard, the estate is the Hunter’s finest example of seclusion and privacy in a luxury setting. Set within the estate, Restaurant Botanica showcases Australian-grown ingredients and utilises classic and modern French techniques.

Dining at Restaurant Botanica begins with the belief that great Chefs must be great gardeners. The menu delivers produce, picked fresh that morning, with seasonal dishes effortlessly matched with wines from the Hunter Valley – Australia’s oldest wine region.

The role and key duties

• Curate an unforgettable and personalised experience for our guests from start to finish;
• Forge loyal relationships with guests and locals to promote repeated clientele;
• Lead and inspire a team of dedicated restaurant staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies throughout the restaurant;
• Assist in managing inventory, controlling costs, and optimising profitability;
• Maximize and identify opportunities to sell products & experiences that suit the needs of our guests;
• Coaching of your restaurant team to uphold service and quality standards.

Essential criteria required to be considered

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Restaurant Manager from within a fine dining, high end or hatted restaurant environment (essential);
• RSA certificate and NSW competency card (essential);
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations and a keen interest in developing these skills;
• A genuine love for great food and wine;
• Strong wine knowledge and desire to grow and maintain a wine list;
• WSET level 2 or CMS certification (desirable);
• Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable restaurant;
• Sound understanding of back of house operations including stock takes, COG's and rostering;
• Ability to lead a team to success and develop those coming up in the industry;
• A talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
• Friends and family discounts;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).

To apply online, please click on the apply button or alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Emma Martin our Director of Talent Acquisition emma.martin@salterbrothershospitality.com