Assistant Restaurant Manager Rottnest Island, Australia

**Our Story**

Over the last forty years, this family company has grown from its remote accommodation beginnings, to become the highly regarded organisation behind a broad range of properties with names familiar and dear to many people.

The Prendiville Group owns and operates numerous iconic tourism, hospitality and entertainment facilities. Represented in a host of different environments, from the red earth mining centre of Karratha to the lush vineyards of the South West, to the blue waters and white beaches of Rottnest Island, and the rich port heritage of Fremantle.

**ISOLA**, a touch of Italy located on the premiere tourist destination of Rottnest Island, where the Italian feast of your dreams awaits.

**The Role**
As our **Assistant Restaurant Manager**, you will guide and manage the daily operations and commercial success of the restaurant floor and assist in the performance management and motivation of the food & beverage team - striving for excellence in service standards, in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager.

Isola Bar e Cibo is Rottnest Island’s most sought after dining experience, to be successful in this role, you will thrive in high energy venues, have an admiration for Italian cuisine, are passionate about the hospitality industry and setting the tone for exceptional guest experiences - developing your team into remarkable food & beverage professionals.

This role would suit an experienced assistant restaurant manager or restaurant supervisor who is looking to take the next step in their career, all whilst enjoying a sea change - overlooking Thomas Bay each day.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Guide and develop team of food & beverage professional to maintain high service standards.
- Assist in daily restaurant operation management
- Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to support the financial success of the restaurant.
- Manage stock needs of the restaurant across food & beverage services
- Support in the hiring and training process of the new staff
- Support in performance management and people operations of f&b team
- Assist restaurant manager in reviewing product range - further developing menu and product quality offerings.
- Assist in planning and preparing of budgets and forecasting
- Oversee and support in restaurant stocktake requirements
- Implement cost saving strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and optimize inventory minimize expenses and optimise profitability

**About You**
- Minimum of 3 years management/supervisory experience
- Exceptional knowledge of restaurant operations.
- Possess a decisive, welcoming, and calm under pressure manner.
- Passionate about Italian food, culture, heritage.
- Strong knowledge of beverage pairings
- Excellent guest relations and passion for creating elevated experiences.
- High level of self-awareness and accountability, with effective decision making skills.
- Immaculate presentation and strong written & verbal communication.

**Benefits**
- Access to The Master Key program Unlock a range of rewards across all of the Prendiville Group venues.
- Staff accommodation, 2 staff meals, utilities, and linen provided in salary package.
- Endless views & 63 beaches to explore across the island (there’s even a pink lake).
- Monthly ferry tickets to explore the mainland and shake out your sea legs.
- Opportunity to progress in your career across the Prendiville Group.
- Range of staff events and recognition programs.

Pay: €36,965.00 - €42,652.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to relocation to Australia for this job?

**Experience**:

- Restaurant management: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person