Dining Manager

Job Status: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation
Location: South Brisbane
Application Closing Date: Monday 13th October at 5pm

About Us

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

About the Role

We are seeking applications for the role of Dining Manager. The main focus of this role is to support the Food & Beverage Management Team in delivering exceptional dining and event experiences at QPAC by driving service excellence, fostering staff development, and ensuring the smooth, efficient and profitable operation of restaurants and functions.

In this role you will:

Deliver and maintain high standards of service, quality and consistency across restaurants and functions.

Support the recruitment, training, development of a large casual workforce to ensure skilled and motivated teams.

Assist with planning, product development and outlet and function requirements to meet client expectations, financial targets and strategic goals.

Manage and utilise systems including POS, rostering, stock control and event management software to drive efficiency and profitability.

Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety, workplace health and safety, EBA requirements and QPAC’s Code of Conduct.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

Demonstrated experience in a variety of dining establishments, including functions.

Proven experience in leading and managing a large team.

Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to effectively relate and work with a broad range of people.

Proven ability to implement, monitor and maintain consistent standards relating to quality, presentation and hygiene.

A demonstrated "customer first" approach to service standards and problem solving.

A current nationally accredited Statement of Attainment in ‘Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol’ or ‘RMLV’, or the ability to obtain this within 30 days of commencement.

Flexibility in work times as the majority of shifts are rotated over 7 days, including evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

You can obtain a copy of the position description on the QPAC careers website. For any other queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (07) 3842 9361 or by email to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is on Monday 13th October 2025 at 5pm. Screening and shortlisting will commence in advance of this closing date.