Restaurant Manager – Fish House Steak & Grill, Mooloolaba

About Us

NOW OPEN! Fish House Steak & Grill is the Sunshine Coast’s newest elegant dining destination — brought to you by the award-winning team behind Bella Venezia, the region’s most awarded restaurant.

Located just 100 metres from the beach and parks on the iconic Mooloolaba Spit, our venue combines contemporary coastal charm with a Japanese Fusion menu that is seafood dominant and complemented by an amazing steakhouse offering with the finest cuts available. Our product is sensational, delivering a refined dining experience that has quickly become the talk of the Sunshine Coast.

We are open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am until late, and proudly feature an extensive wine list of over 350 labels and 40 by the glass, curated by a team of dedicated sommeliers.

This is your opportunity to take the reins of a truly exciting new venue that is already buzzing with energy, National industry attention, and strong local demand.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house operations and ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.

You will be responsible for:

Overseeing daily FOH operations with a strong focus on service excellence

Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of section waiters, bartenders, sommeliers, hosts, food runners, supervisors, and baristas

Driving a culture of professionalism, energy, and hospitality at the highest standard — equivalent to a Chef Hat–rated venue

Managing rosters, labour costs, and operational budgets in line with business targets

Working closely with the Head Chef, Executive Chef, and Group Operations Manager to deliver seamless coordination between FOH and BOH

Ensuring compliance with all licensing, safety, and workplace requirements

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager (or Assistant Manager ready to step up) in an elegant dining or premium hospitality environment

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team

Solid knowledge of food, wine, and beverage service, with the confidence to support sommeliers in delivering world-class wine experiences

Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills

A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

Experience in a Chef Hat–awarded or Michelin-recognised restaurant is highly beneficial

Australian work rights are required for this position

Why Work With Us?

At Fish House Steak & Grill, we pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing work environment. As Restaurant Manager, you will enjoy:

Excellent salary package plus generous tips and bonuses

The opportunity to build and lead the FOH team at the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated new venue

Career progression within an award-winning and expanding restaurant group

Strong support from a highly experienced executive team and sommeliers

A prime location just steps from the beach, with an unbeatable local lifestyle

Apply now and take the lead at Mooloolaba’s newest hot spot — Fish House Steak & Grill.