Restaurant Manager

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About us

China Panda Bar & Kitchen is a modern Chinese restaurant and bar in East Perth. Our menu covers handmade dim sum, Cantonese-style roast meats, wok mains, sizzling plates, soups, congee, noodles, rice dishes and sides, served alongside a full bar. We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to take ownership of the venue and lead our team.

About the role

This is a full-time permanent position with a minimum of 38 hours per week. You will report to the business owner and work closely with our kitchen team. Shift work including evenings, weekends and public holidays is required. The successful applicant must reside locally.

Key responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including opening and closing the venue

- Lead, roster, train and supervise front-of-house staff and liaise with the kitchen lead

- Maintain high customer service standards and resolve customer complaints

- Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships, and control food and beverage costs

- Prepare and monitor budgets, and report sales and profitability to the owner

- Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety and other applicable regulatory requirements

- Work with the kitchen team to develop menus and specials, and set prices

- Drive marketing, promotions and bookings to increase revenue

- Recruit, onboard and manage the performance of hospitality staff

- Maintain rosters, cash handling, records and daily reporting

What we are looking for

- At least 3 years of experience in a restaurant or hospitality management role, including responsibility for operations, staffing and budgets

- A Diploma of Hospitality Management or a relevant business management qualification is highly regarded

- Strong leadership and people management skills

- Good knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements

- Experience with rostering, stock control and cost management

- Confidence using POS systems and basic financial reporting

- A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is highly regarded, and willingness to obtain one is an advantage

- Good English communication skills

- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

- Candidates with existing Australian working rights are preferred; visa sponsorship may be available for the right applicant.

Salary and benefits

- $85,000 - $100,000 per year plus superannuation

- Staff meals during shifts

- Staff discount on food

- Relocation or accommodation assistance

- Training and career development opportunities

Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food

Work Location: In person