Restaurant Manager

RESTAURANT MANAGER – CIRCL - MELBOURNE CBD About CIRCL Located in Melbourne CBD's iconic Punch Lane, CIRCL is a premium wine-led restaurant redefining the traditional dining experience. Designed as a modern "wine house", CIRCL places wine at the center of every guest journey, complemented by a refined, produce-driven menu with a contemporary European influence. Home to Australia's Wine List of the Year 2025, our award-winning wine program features more than 1,500 carefully curated wines and one of the country's most extensive by-the-glass selections. Every bottle has been chosen with purpose, creating a wine experience that is both world-class and welcoming. We're now looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team. You'll work alongside a passionate team creating memorable food and wine experiences, while making every guest feel welcome. The Role This is not a role for someone who prefers sitting in the office. We’re looking for a true hospitality professional — someone who leads from the front, thrives in service, builds great teams and understands what it takes to create memorable guest experiences. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operation, drive service standards, develop the team and ensure every guest experience feels polished, warm and effortless. Key responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of this premium restaurant, ensuring service, presentation and standards remain exceptional. Lead from the front during service with confidence, professionalism and a genuinely hands-on approach. Build a strong, positive team culture while maintaining high performance across all areas of the business. Oversee staffing, training and wage management to ensure a commercially strong operation. Develop a knowledgeable, polished and guest-focused team with outstanding product and service standards. Work closely with the General Manager and Head of Beverage on operational strategy, growth and overall business performance. Work alongside the Events & Sales Coordinator to drive private events, group bookings and activations across the business. Take ownership of the guest experience, ensuring service is engaging, intuitive and consistently exceptional. Bring genuine passion for food, wine and hospitality, with a strong understanding of beverage-led service. Your Experience We’re looking for someone who brings: Significant management experience within premium restaurants, bars or high-end hospitality businesses. A proven ability to lead high-performing teams while driving operational excellence and strong financial results. A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team in a fast-paced environment. A genuine passion for food, wine and exceptional hospitality. A professional, polished and personable approach, with the confidence to be both a leader and the face of the business. The ability to remain calm under pressure, solve problems and adapt across different service styles and offerings. Personality, presence and a sense of humour. The Offer Competitive salary package aligned with your experience. The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing and ambitious hospitality group. Work alongside passionate operators who value high standards, personality, integrity and great hospitality. A premium restaurant environment with an exceptional wine program. Long-term career growth and development opportunities as the group continues to expand.