Imagine living on the north coast of NSW with Byron Bay or close surrounding areas as your home. We are looking for a restaurant professional to lead our team confidently and with flair in this premium fine dining steakhouse.
About Ember
We pride ourselves on high quality food and beverages whilst delivering exceptional customer service at Ember Byron Bay, a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike.
Occupation Tasks
* Plans and coordinates the daily operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment.
* Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies as needed.
* Manages budgets and financial transactions, including cash handling and reporting.
* Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
* Collaborates with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Skills & Experience
Leadership
* Responsible for recruitment of Restaurant & Bar Staff, including advertising, qualification, interviews and offers.
* Onboards and trains new recruits to the business.
* Identifies potential and creates a development plan for success.
* Liaises regularly with Shift Managers/Shift Supervisors to ensure operational efficiencies are up to scratch.
* Holds employees to account for their positions and requirements.
* Motivates, encourages and leads by example.
* Implements weekly meetings with the leadership team and reports outcomes by email.
Financial
* Requires 1 to 5 years experience in hospitality management.
* Reaches budget targets and forecasts for weekly and monthly finance reports.
* Understands and implements better GP on F&B alongside the Chef.
* Conceptualises new ideas for increased profitability for the business.
* Checks accuracy, final approval and signing of all operational invoicing.
* Reviews current supplier beverage contracts to improve outcome where possible.
* Rosters correct staff for projected turnover within budget.
* Balances End of Day and follows up any discrepancies before trade next day.
* Manages stock and wastage.
* Reports in specific time frames as requested.
* Staff wages are approved and checked weekly.
* Conducts a monthly stocktake.
General
* Maintains a well-presented, clean and hygienic venue.
* Ensures adequate stock and resources are available.
* Takes part in marketing and social media activities as requested.
* Is a positive and happy person to work alongside.
* Builds rapport with all customers, especially locals.
* Functions effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Facilitates teamwork and works within a team environment.
* Operates Point of Sale (POS) systems and programming.
* Carries out additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Compliance Requirements
* Ensures implementation of all food safety standards.
* Servicing of equipment and maintenance is overseen and approved by the General Manager.
* Identifies and reports faulty or damaged materials, equipment and workplace hazards, rectifying them immediately.
* Complies with WHS and RSA systems and legislation.
* Adheres to Ember's policies and procedures.
* Ensures safe work practices are followed.
* Creates a harassment, bullying and discrimination-free workplace.
Core Behaviours
* Results-driven.
* Constantly seeks to improve venue offerings.
* Continually improves.
* Involved in team building.
* A positive and happy person to work alongside.
* Builds rapport with all customers, especially locals.
* Creates a harassment, bullying and discrimination-free workplace.
* Functions effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Pasionate about providing a great customer experience.
Qualifications
* Requires Certificate 3 in Hospitality.
* Certificate 4 or 5 is beneficial.
* Level 1 Sommelier accreditation is an advantage.
You must be in Australia and able to work to apply. To apply for the role, send us your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you think you are the perfect fit for this position.