The Love Tilly Group is a hospitality group with a focus on great service, food and wine. We pride ourselves on being creative, thoughtful and honest in our approach to hospitality. We offer a great work/life balance and care and invest in the progression of our staff. With plans to further grow over the coming years, there are opportunities for career development and growth.

We're on the lookout for an Restaurant Manager with personality, passion, and the spark to light up Fabbrica Pasta Bar, located in the Darlinghurst. If you’re an up and coming Assistant manager ready to take the next step, or a seasoned manager looking for a place to truly make your mark—this might just be the role for you.

About the Role

At the heart of our venue is energy, connection, and a love of great food and great people. As our Restaurant Manager, you'll work closely with our Operations Managers to lead, and mentor the front-of-house team. You’ll help set the tone for unforgettable guest experiences and foster a team culture that’s warm, professional, and full of life.
This isn’t just about running service—it’s about owning your role, bringing fresh energy, and creating the kind of atmosphere that makes people want to come back again and again.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating Amazing Guest Experiences: You’ll be the friendly face, the calm problem-solver, and the person who ensures every interaction is warm, genuine, and memorable.
• Wine list: Curate a wine list that is appropriate to the character of the venue, the venue clientele, and the style and philosophy of LTG. It is to be kept in line with the budgets set, and ensure that the wine list is kept up to date and error-free, and that it is adheres to the venue Wine List Style Guide
• Reservations & Rostering: Manage reservations using the Seven Rooms platform ensuring that guests are allocated to the most appropriate spaces, writing rosters to budgets set, and manage daily staffing levels, and adapt to projected patronage for seamless service.
• Venue Operations: Oversee opening and closing procedures, manage venue presentation, and ensure menus are service-ready.
• Leadership & Team Development: Train, mentor, and motivate staff to perform at their best. Conducting regular performance reviews by providing valuable feedback, and foster a positive team culture.
• Stock & Financial Management: Maintain stock control, and contribute to achieving budget goals while driving sales and enhancing the guest experience.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to workplace health and safety standards, ensuring a safe environment for staff and guests.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone with solid experience in hospitality management—or a confident Supervisor ready to take the next step.
• A natural leader who brings energy, warmth, and integrity to every shift.
• Strong organisational skills and a knack for problem-solving on the fly.
• Excellent communication skills and a love for creating meaningful connections with both guests and team members.
• A commitment to upholding the vision and values of the Love Tilly Group.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a celebrated group in the hospitality industry.
• Results based and achievable KPI's
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the Love Tilly Group family.