About Us

Alder Road Food Group, led by David O’Brien, is a dynamic collective, passionate about food, drinks, and hospitality. Known for creativity and adaptability, the Group thrives in the evolving hospitality landscape, delivering exceptional experiences across a number of brands. High-end event catering brand Cook & Waiter, brings over 20 years of expertise to special events, corporate gigs, weddings, launches and private parties, partnering with top brands and clients to deliver incredible hospitality across Sydney and select interstate work. Food Rascal specialises in delivering workplace hospitality for our corporate clients while also focusing on consulting, mentoring, retail, venue operations and product development. Our newest brand, Saltbox, is our first sole-operated event venue that will elevate the event experience with outstanding food and drinks, housed within the Wunderlich Lane precinct and set to open doors in May 2025. Our culture is driven by our values: Everyone has a seat at our table, Plant the Seed, Flip the Raspberry and Stay Humble Apple Crumble. We are creative and we think big. Check out more about us here: www.cookandwaiter.com.au www.saltboxvenue.com.au

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a Front of House Manager to join our team. As the Front of House Manager, you will support the Saltbox Venue Manager and Head of Events, and work closely with our Talent Manager, to build a high performing front of house team, through training and development, and implementing systems and processes to achieve an amazing guest experience, whilst meeting budget. In this role you will:

Showcase and uphold the guest experience philosophy at Saltbox and Cook & Waiter;

Collaborate with our Food Rascal team in the execution of the guest experience philosophy

Train Front of House staff in the food philosophy and execution of service;

Manage effective scheduling practices for Saltbox that contribute to labour budget while not impacting service standards;

Be responsible for day to day operations of the business, including but not limited to; supervising events, staff performance, guest service and product quality;

Support other facets of the business in training and managing staff when required.

About You

To be the perfect addition to our team, you will be a passionate hospitality leader with food & beverage experience in a similar role within a medium-large hospitality business. You’ll also:

Have strong leadership, people management and client relationship skills - must be able to lead by example;

Be highly professional and client oriented;

Display a flexible approach yet be highly organised in your operational style;

Have a Valid RSA and First Aid certificate or willingness to attain;

About the Process:

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us a little bit about yourself and why you are the perfect fit to join our business.