Restaurant Manager Recruitment, Melbourne
Restaurant Manager placements sit at the centre of guest experience and team culture. We screen for people who can hold standards on a busy Saturday night and still make the room feel effortless for guests.
What we look for in a Restaurant Manager
A Restaurant Manager sets the tone of the room every service. Here is what we look for, and how we test it before you meet anyone.
How we screen-
Owns the live shift
Reservations, table flow and service recovery happen in real time, and a Restaurant Manager runs all of it. We look for someone who controls the room rather than reacting to it.
How we checkWe walk through how they run a full book, from pre-service briefing to the last table.
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Keeps their staff
A manager who retains a team is worth more than one who is always hiring. We look for a track record of people staying and growing under them.
How we checkReferees are asked about turnover and about staff who were promoted on their watch.
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Wine and beverage to match the venue
The knowledge has to fit your offer, whether that is a short list done well or a deep cellar. They should be able to train the floor on it, not just sell it.
How we checkWe test their product knowledge against your list and style of service.
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Reads a room
Hospitality instinct is noticing the table that needs attention before they ask. We look for someone who reads guests, not someone who works through a checklist.
How we checkWe use real service scenarios at interview and listen for judgement, not scripts.
