Restaurant Manager – Cézan Trattoria & Bar at Krinklewood Estate

Location: Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley, NSW
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite (Thursday–Monday)
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000

About Us

Cézan Trattoria & Bar is located at the stunning Krinklewood Estate in the Hunter Valley. Inspired by Mediterranean hospitality and paired with Krinklewood's award-winning organic and biodynamic wines, Cézan offers guests a relaxed yet elevated dining experience in one of the region’s most picturesque settings.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the team at Cézan. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, operational expertise, and a guest-first mindset. You’ll oversee day-to-day service, manage staff, and ensure Cézan delivers exceptional experiences that reflect the premium standards of Krinklewood Estate.

This is a full-time on-site role, Thursday to Monday.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house team to deliver warm, professional service

Hire and train new staff as required to support growth and maintain standards

Manage rosters at least one month in advance, ensuring efficient coverage

Be across major events happening at Krinklewood and staff up or down accordingly (including closing Cézan on key wedding days when required)

Manage daily operations including floor management, service flow, and cash handling

Oversee and manage reservations through Tock, ensuring optimal pacing and guest experience

Manage POS through Square, including menu items, pricing updates, and stock management

Complete end-of-week reporting on sales, service performance, and operations

Provide ongoing training and mentoring of staff to maintain high service standards

Collaborate with the cellar door team to promote wine pairings with food

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and menu delivery

Generate and implement ideas to drive restaurant visitation and repeat business

Maintain high standards of presentation, efficiency, and hospitality

Assist with supplier coordination and stock control

Support estate-wide events and activities when required

Act as a key ambassador for Krinklewood Estate and our brand values

You Bring

Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management (premium dining highly regarded)

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities

A guest-first mindset with genuine passion for hospitality

Knowledge of wine and food pairings (training provided if needed)

Flexibility and commitment to working across Thursday–Monday operations

Perks

Competitive salary of $70,000 – $80,000 + super

Work in one of the Hunter Valley’s most beautiful destinations

Discounts across Krinklewood wines and accommodation, as well as Cezan.

Be part of a passionate, close-knit team with room for growth

To Apply

Send your CV and a short note on why you’d love to manage Cézan!