The Role

The Convent located in the heart of Australia's older wine region, the Hunter Valley, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team!

About The Convent Hunter Valley

With 19 intimate guest-rooms and suites, The Convent offers a range of accommodation options to meet the needs of every guest, each of which has been lovingly crafted to embrace you in the comforts of a grand manor house. A short stroll down the tree-lined driveway is Circa 1876, located in an historic cottage on the picturesque grounds of Roscrea Estate.

Circa 1876 quite literally brings the ‘farm to fork’ ethos to life as guests overlook the organic kitchen garden. Overlooking the Wisteria Courtyard at The Convent, Restaurant Eighty Eight is a more relaxed dining experience.

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;
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations and a keen interest in developing these skills;
• Strong wine knowledge and desire to grow and maintain a wine list;
• Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable restaurant;
• Sound understanding of back of house operations including stock takes, COG's and rostering;
• A genuine love for great food and wine;
• WSET level 2 or CMS certification (desirable);
• 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.

To apply online, please click on the apply button

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Emma Martin our Talent Acquisition Manager on emma.martin@salterbrothershospitality.com