Job Restaurant Manager, Melbourne

Join us as our new Restaurant Manager at SOHO Restaurant and Bar !
We would love to welcome a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our exciting venue in Southbank. If you have a passion to lead, mentor and work with people, have fun and build your career with us, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

A bit about Soho!
We are located on Southbank’s bustling Riverside Quay, with stunning views of the Yarra River and Melbourne’s city skyline. Soho Restaurant and Bar is vibrant with live music, serving beautiful cocktails and fine wine. Our menu has a modern Italian twist on Australian cuisine. We are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dining!

What can you bring to the role!

Proven Industry Experience:

• With 5+ years in hospitality leadership
• Hands-on expertise in all aspects of restaurant operations—from front-of-house finesse to behind-the-scenes logistics.

KPI-Driven Performance:

• Meeting and exceeding company KPIs
• Record of improving service speed
• Customer satisfaction scores,
• Cost-efficiency across staffing and inventory.

Operational Mastery:

• Understanding the rhythm of daily restaurant life
• Service flow
• Monitoring cleanliness and compliance
• Resolving issues with calm confidence.

Tech-Savvy Systems Knowledge:

• Proficient in reservations platforms and POS systems

People-First Leadership:

• Build a culture where staff feel heard, respected, and energized.
• Foster team engagement through recognition, mentorship, and a healthy dose of fun.

Training & Onboarding Excellence:

• Design and run onboarding programs and workshops that not only cover policies and procedures but also reflect SOHO’s brand personality and guest service standards.

Efficient Roster Management:

• Monitor staffing levels to ensure optimal coverage
• Manage costs responsibly
• Adapt the roster to team and business needs.

Client Relationships:

• Nurture meaningful connections with both existing and new guests

Reporting & Insights:

• Delivering clear actionable daily and weekly reports that help identify trends, anticipate challenges, and drive smarter decisions.

Confident Collaboration with Leadership:

• Communicate effectively with senior management.

This isn’t just a job! This is a place to grow, thrive, and bring your whole self. If that sounds like your vibe, we’re excited to meet you!