**Casual Restaurant Manager - Melbourne Cricket Ground**
Delaware North is a global hospitality and entertainment company with significant operations in Australia for more than 30 years.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, hosting several Australian Football League (AFL) teams, cricket matches, concerts, and special events.
We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee our brand-new Mediterranean Restaurant at the MCG.
This exciting role involves curating an exceptional dining experience for MCC Members, featuring a menu inspired by Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines.
You will lead a diverse casual team to provide service excellence through feedback, support, and training while ensuring an exceptional experience for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversight of daily restaurant operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service.
* Curation of menus, wine lists, and other culinary offerings to ensure high-quality and consistency.
* Development and implementation of training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
* Management of budgets, expenses, and revenue targets to ensure profitability.
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve overall customer experience.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in restaurant management, preferably in a premium a-la-carte setting.
* Familiarity with member-based clientele or VIPs highly regarded.
* Strong wine knowledge and ability to create wine lists that complement our menu offerings.
* Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and empower a team in an ever-changing environment.
* Exceptional attention to detail, high-level organization, and time management skills.
* Availability to commit to match days during the 2025 AFL season, including weekends, Friday nights, and periodic Thursday night matches.