Restaurant Manager

About us:
Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, and specialty retail stores by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann. They are Gimlet at Cavendish House, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Bar Miette, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher and Morning Market.  

About the role:

The Restaurant Manager at Marion is the face of the business, responsible for driving and delivering the ultimate guest experience. Located on Fitzroy’s iconic Gertrude Street, our treasured wine bar is inspired by visits to convivial bars and bistros around the world, it’s a place to pause for a moment or to settle in for an indulgent session of eating and drinking. 

With accountability for the day to day operations, this is a dynamic and layered role, with active involvement in financials, marketing, activations and overall planning for long term success. 

What you’ll bring:

Strong candidates will have previous experience managing successful venues, and seeking an opportunity to lead in a creative, compassionate and decisive manner. Central to this position is steadfast leadership - through a strategic long-term approach to training, recruitment and development. Also the ability to meet financial targets while delivering a market-leading food and beverage programs.

‘…(Andrew) McConnell’s venues have always been Melbourne’s own hospitality university… and will do a lot of the heavy-lifting in replenishing that talent. It’s really something, watching a big team glide through their paces.’   The Age Good Food.

The opportunities include;

• The opportunity to work alongside respected industry leaders
• Working with the best produce, beverage and suppliers
• Access to our internal WSET level 2 and 3 training
• Innovative and engaging training programs – from service, food and beverage, management, finance, HR and more
• Your energy and creative input is encouraged – have a say in the future of the business
• Above industry average pay and working conditions
  Internal promotions – achieve your career goals with us
• Job security –Trader House restaurants have been a leader in Melbourne’s
  restaurant scene for over a decade, and we’re stronger than ever

Our aim is to offer meaningful hospitality, through knowledge, pride, professionalism and warmth. Our menus share an ethos of quality produce prepared with finesse, showcasing our favourite local farmers and producers.

Andrew McConnell and his businesses continue to challenge industry norms through exciting culinary vision and best practice across the board. 

This is long-term engagement - you won’t burn out or stagnate. We’ll give you the training to help you thrive. This is an opportunity to be part of an incredible leadership team and foster a strong culture, while upholding our values of development, quality, inclusivity, community and sustainability.

We run restaurants driven by quality. Food and wine is our passion. If you’re a service-driven individual with an eye for detail – we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to stephen@traderhouse.com.au for a confidential discussion.