Coriole Vineyards Restaurant is part of a well-known and highly respected family-owned business that values exceptional service and excellent food.

Our mission is to serve delicious, creative dishes which respect the seasonality of produce we source from the Estate and regional producers, while minimising waste and promoting sustainable practices.

We have an established, talented and hard-working restaurant team and are seeking an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Venue Manager to join our fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee daily operations and work alongside your team to ensure we deliver an exceptional hospitality experience for every guest.

As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll work closely with the Coriole Restaurant Head Chef to balance outstanding food and service with strong financial performance. You’ll be both on the floor and behind the scenes.

This is a full-time role on a 5-day roster, including some weekends, evenings and public holidays (7-day roster applies December–January).

Criteria:

· Proven experience in a similar operations, venue or restaurant management role

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train and motivate staff

· Solid financial management skills – reporting, cost control, hitting targets

· Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability

· A hands-on approach with strong attention to detail

· Wine knowledge or formal training (eg WSET) is highly regarded but not essential

Responsibilities include:

· Running day-to-day restaurant operations with a hands-on approach

· Leading and developing the front-of-house team

· Driving exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction

· Partnering with the Head Chef to deliver a first-class restaurant experience

· Reporting on financial performance, quality, and customer feedback

· Managing rostering

· Managing ordering

· Managing booking software systems

· Recruiting, training and (when required) performance managing staff

· Building strong relationships with suppliers, partners and internal teams

Benefits:

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Annual wine allowance

· A supportive work environment that values work-life balance

· Working with a team of professionals in a fun, creative team

· Opportunities for professional growth

· Daylight-focussed roster

Please submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek by 8 September. We encourage you to apply earlier if you believe you are a strong candidate as we are keen to fill this position when the right candidate comes along.

Coriole Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.