Restaurant Manager - Icebergs, Sydney T3 Airport (SSP Australia)

Are you ready to lead a team, inspire exceptional service, and bring the iconic Icebergs experience to Sydney Airport?

Join us as Restaurant Manager at Icebergs Restaurant, Sydney Airport T3 — an exciting opportunity to lead a premium, iconic venue in a fast-paced airport environment and be part of a new, flagship launch. You'll work alongside a highly supportive leadership team and warm, friendly colleagues.

We are looking for committed professionals who are inspired by the opportunity to join the Icebergs family and build on a legacy that has been successful and widely acclaimed for the past 20 years.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Leading by Example: Foster a culture of excellence in service, hospitality, and teamwork.

Ensuring Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality service.

Team Development: Train, motivate, and mentor staff to deliver a premium guest experience.

Collaborative Decision-Making: Work closely with chefs, bartenders, and front-of-house staff to create a cohesive, high-performing team.

Brand Ambassador: Ensure the Icebergs standard and reputation are maintained across all aspects of the operation.

What You Bring:

Proven experience in restaurant management, with a passion for premium food and hospitality.

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

A proactive, positive, and solution-oriented attitude.

Strong business acumen and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A love for creating memorable guest experiences and leading a team to success.

Requirements:

5–7 years' experience in leadership roles within Food & Beverage, Cafe, or Bar operations.

Food Safety Supervisor and RSA Certificate (essential).

Passion and customer focus: genuine interest in food and hospitality, understanding that our guests come first.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and drive a high-performing team.

The Benefits:

Discounted staff parking available onsite.

Free staff meals and great discounts on our brands.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

A collaborative and supportive team culture.

Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading global retail hospitality company.

This role is available for an immediate start for the right candidate.

About Us

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, with c.43,000 colleagues in over 600 locations across nearly 40 countries.

We operate sit-down and quick service restaurants, cafes, lounges and food-led convenience stores, principally in airports and train stations, with a portfolio of around 550 international, national and local brands. These include our own brands (such as UrbanCrave, which brought the first "street eats" concept to airports in the US and Nippon Ramen, a noodle and dumpling concept in the APAC region) as well as franchise brands (such as M&S, Starbucks and Burger King).

Our SSP Asia Pacific journey started in Thailand over 25 years ago. Since then, we have grown to include Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, with more than 5,500 colleagues, 150 brands and 300 stores.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and this is underpinned by our aim to bring leading brands and innovative concepts to our clients and customers around the world, with an emphasis on great value, taste, quality and service – using digital technology to boost efficiency.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.

We are one team… working together and sharing our best ideas to fulfil our global potential.

We are results focused… delivering great food and service for our customers and outstanding results for our clients, shareholders and colleagues

We all make a difference… respecting each other, acting responsibly and being accountable for the contributions that we make.

We are bold… seizing opportunities, innovating and quickly adapting every day.

We celebrate success… recognising and valuing everyone's achievements.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join SSP to start their best part of their journey.

To find out more, please visit: www.foodtravelexperts.com

How to apply: If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an established global organisation that is experiencing exciting growth and development, please click apply!

Important Note: All successful applicants will be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a background and criminal history check from the country of origin. All employment offers are conditional on being able to hold and maintain an ASIC.