Café or Restaurant Manager

National Liquor News

Date: 1 week ago

City: Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Est. A$102,176 - A$108,835 / yr ⓘ

Contract type: Full time

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Café or Restaurant Manager

VICHI PTY LTD(Royal Dynasty) Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Permanent Full time

Base pay Above avg.

$80,000 - $86,000

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Lead and train front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
Manage inventory, budgets, and financial transactions while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Oversee daily restaurant operations, including service, bookings, and staff scheduling.

Position: Café or Restaurant Manager

Type: Full-time

Salary: AUD 80,000–AUD 86,000/year

Employer: VICHI PTY LTD/Royal Dynasty Location: Circle on Cavill Shopping Centre, 3184 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217, Australia

Royal Dynasty is the newest, modern, upscale and antique design Chinese Seafood Restaurant opened on the Gold Coast, situated at the heart of Surfers Paradise.

Position Available: VICHI PTY LTD, trading as Royal Dynasty, is seeking a dedicated FULL-TIME Café or Restaurant Manager to join our prestigious team. Reporting directly to the Owner/Operator, you will be responsible for leading and training front-of-house staff, managing weekly rosters, and delivering impeccable 5-star customer service—from handling premium reservations to resolving guest inquiries and complaints with finesse. You will drive revenue through strategic upselling of signature seafood dishes, premium beverages, and banquet menus, oversee inventory management and stock rotation for both dry goods and perishables, handle daily cash and EFTPOS reconciliations, and coordinate closely with the Head Chef to ensure flawless, timely order fulfilment. Additionally, you will oversee restaurant opening and closing procedures, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety regulations, all while maintaining the sophisticated, clean, and welcoming ambience of our newest modern upscale antique-design venue, solidifying our presence in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating daily restaurant operations, including lunch and dinner service, private function bookings, and special event arrangements;
Leading, supervising, and scheduling front-of-house and back-of-house staff, including recruitment, training, and ongoing performance development;
Overseeing food and beverage preparation and presentation to maintain consistent quality, with particular attention to signature dishes such as Peking duck and live seafood selections;
Managing inventory levels and ordering supplies, including fresh seafood, premium meats, and specialty Chinese ingredients, while minimising waste;
Developing and managing budgets, monitoring financial transactions, handling cash reconciliations, and preparing regular performance reports;
Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and liquor licensing requirements;
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality produce and goods;
Addressing customer feedback and resolving complaints promptly to uphold the restaurant's reputation for excellence.

Requirements

A relevant diploma qualification or at least three years of relevant experience.
Team Leadership–Recruit, train, and motivate staff; conduct regular performance reviews and build a positive, low turnover team culture.

What we offer: Rewarding Salary

AUD 80,000–AUD 86,000 per year package.progression opportunities.
Career Growth: We support your development with ongoing training and clear progression opportunities.
Supportive Team: Become part of a friendly, close-knit team with a positive and collaborative culture.

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Skills

Cash handling and reconciliation

Chinese cuisine knowledge

Conflict Resolution

Customer service

Food safety and hygiene standards

Health and safety regulations

Inventory management

Leadership

Menu planning and development

Restaurant Operations

Staff recruitment and scheduling

Staff training

Upselling techniques

Vendor negotiation

Perks & benefits

career growth

Rewarding salary

Supportive team

More details

Expiring date

13 Aug 2026

Date posted

14 Jul 2026

Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating daily restaurant operations, including lunch and dinner service, private function bookings, and special event arrangements;
Leading, supervising, and scheduling front-of-house and back-of-house staff, including recruitment, training, and ongoing performance development;
Overseeing food and beverage preparation and presentation to maintain consistent quality, with particular attention to signature dishes such as Peking duck and live seafood selections;
Managing inventory levels and ordering supplies, including fresh seafood, premium meats, and specialty Chinese ingredients, while minimising waste;
Developing and managing budgets, monitoring financial transactions, handling cash reconciliations, and preparing regular performance reports;
Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and liquor licensing requirements;
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality produce and goods;
Addressing customer feedback and resolving complaints promptly to uphold the restaurant's reputation for excellence.

Requirements

A relevant diploma qualification or at least three years of relevant experience.
Team Leadership–Recruit, train, and motivate staff; conduct regular performance reviews and build a positive, low turnover team culture.

What we offer: Rewarding Salary

AUD 80,000–AUD 86,000 per year package.progression opportunities.
Career Growth: We support your development with ongoing training and clear progression opportunities.
Supportive Team: Become part of a friendly, close-knit team with a positive and collaborative culture.

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