Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead service operations at a renowned winery restaurant in the picturesque Nagambie Lakes district. This is a unique opportunity to work in a stunning regional setting, overseeing a high-quality dining experience that pairs exceptional food with locally produced wines.

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for delivering seamless service, managing a high-performing FOH team, and ensuring an outstanding guest experience. Working closely with the executive chef and winery team, you’ll bring your passion for hospitality, food, and wine to a venue that champions farm-to-table cuisine and premium local produce.

What’s in it for you?

• $95,000 + Super. 
• Potential for housing/accommodation support. 
• Work in a beautiful winery setting in regional Victoria, blending career growth with an enviable lifestyle.
• Lead a team in a professional yet relaxed environment where service and guest experience come first.
• Work closely with chefs, winemakers, and events teams to deliver unique dining experiences.
• Lead a venue that celebrates seasonal, locally sourced food and world-class wine.
• Enjoy staff discounts on wine and dining, plus access to career development opportunities.

What do you do?

• Oversee daily service operations, ensuring smooth and efficient FOH management.
• Train, lead, and motivate a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Overseeing restaurant bookings, events, and tour groups.
• Managing stock, supplier relationships, and the POS system.
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards, handling guest feedback professionally.
• Manage rostering, recruitment, stock control, and financial reporting to ensure profitability.

What do you need?

• Experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role in hospitality.
• Strong operational and financial management skills.
• Experience working in a winery, fine dining, or high-volume restaurant is a plus.
• A hands-on leadership style with a focus on training and development.
• Current RSA Certificate (mandatory); Food Hygiene qualification preferred.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• Aydin on 0458 521 724 or aydin@woodsco.com.au. 
• Shea on 0407 163 529 or shea@woodsco.com.au.

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.