Restaurant & Bar Manager

About Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields is Australia’s first Hyatt Place hotel, perfectly positioned in the heart of Essendon Fields’ retail and commercial precinct.

Located steps from Essendon Fields Airport, 6 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 20 minutes from Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD), our hotel combines style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully designed guestrooms featuring distinct zones for sleep, work and play, and free flowing social spaces that offer seamless transitions from work to relaxation.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead The Landing Place Restaurant & Bar and support the delivery of exceptional food and beverage experiences across our hotel.

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and bar, ensuring outstanding guest service, operational excellence and team engagement. You will lead by example, developing a high-performing team while driving service standards, revenue growth and guest satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of The Landing Place Restaurant & Bar as well as our Private Dining spaces, ensuring exceptional service and presentation standards.
• Drive guest satisfaction by delivering personalised, professional and efficient service experiences.
• Train, mentor and develop team members to build a positive and high-performing culture.
• Manage rostering, labour costs and productivity to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee food and beverage service across breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar operations.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt brand standards, food safety regulations and liquor licensing requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering processes and stock control to minimise waste and maximise profitability.
• Work closely with the Culinary and Events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues promptly and professionally.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to revenue growth initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation across all restaurant and bar areas.
• Actively promote Hyatt's culture, values and commitment to exceptional hospitality.