Rampage Retail which operates the 24-hour Roadhaven Cafe at the bp Archerfield Truckstop, is seeking an eager, motivated and results-oriented Restaurant Manager that encourages a ‘Food Focus’ culture within their team and a strong desire to succeed.

The role is for an experienced and dedicated person that has a true flair and passion for providing great quality food, coffee & customer service.

Come and lead the team in our newly renovated Restaurant, Kitchen & Retail Store!

This is a hands-on leadership role that reports to the Site Manager & Operations Team.

Responsibilities for this role will include but not limited to:

• Facilitate efficient and successful supervision of all aspects of the daily operations of the restaurant & kitchen, including:

  • stock control with ordering, food waste controls, managing & achieving set budgets

  • completing daily, weekly, and monthly audits & financial reporting through cost control methods

  • providing assistance to the Site Manager regarding rostering requirements and achieving labour targets

• Ensure the kitchen and restaurant operation complies with all OHS/HSSE/Food and health requirements and passing all related inspections.

• Leading the team to deliver high levels of customer service.

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with staff, management & company suppliers

• Following company standards & policies and providing clear direction

• Training and support to all new team members

The successful applicant will:

• be experienced in a prior supervisor or management experience in Pub, Club, Large Hotel/Bistro or busy Café.

• Have availability to work a range of shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights & weekends when/if required and be willing to undertake hands-on operational work.

• Be able to show a proven record of successfully leading a team, delivering results and achieving sales targets whilst maintaining exceptional cleaning standards.

• Strong written and verbal communications applicable across multiple layers of the operation.

• A lead by example attitude with proven hands-on supervisor or management experience.

• Bring a flare, enthusiasm and passion for food presentation while managing food waste & portion control.

• Previous experience preparing rosters and achieving labour costs is advantageous.

• Show a strong desire to achieve business goals & targets.

• Be proficient in food safety standards and either hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or be willing to quickly obtain one.

• Be able to follow menu & dish preparations in line with company procedures & recipe cards.
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a career-oriented individual who desires a challenging role in leading a team of 25+ staff in a positive environment.

Fantastic training & support will be offered to the successful applicant by the Operations Team to ensure successful outcomes are achieved.

The selection process will include:

• Interviews - Phone, virtual and face to face

• National Police Check

• Computer Skills testing

• Possible medical checks

• Reference checking

• Police Checks are mandatory. 

In order to consider your application, please ensure that you include a cover letter in addition to your resume.

An attractive salary package starting between $75,000 and $85,000 plus super will be discussed with a potential applicant.