Restaurant General Manager - Luxury Japanese launch!
- Lead the pre-opening rollout and build operational SOPs.
- Inspire and mentor venue management and front of house teams.
- Drive revenue and manage a high-performing culture.
General Manager – New restaurant launch!
1 Hatted Japanese style
$130,000 - $140,000 + Super + Massive tips
Darlinghurst
Our premier hospitality group clients is dropping a massive new multi-concept destination in Darlinghurst - and now are looking to find the leader who will take the keys and launch to success. Think - Japanese inspired, hatted experience and luxury service galore.
Launching an ambitious dining and entertainment precinct: a polished 120-seat restaurant paired with a high-octane 150-capacity late-night bar, powered by a rare 4 am license.
They need a powerhouse General Manager (or Precinct Director) to take full operational ownership, build a world-class team from scratch, and put this flagship venue on Sydney’s cultural map.
What You’ll Run
- Lead the pre-opening rollout, build operational SOPs alongside our Group GM and Executive Chef, and orchestrate a flawless launch
- Be the face of the restaurant and inspire and mentor venue management and front of house teams
- Elevate the guest experience across two distinct concepts- transitioning seamlessly from premium dining to high-energy late-night service
- Maintain total commercial ownership- driving revenue, mastering COGS, optimising labor, and managing a 7-day operation
- Monitor financial performance and achieve business targets
- Recruit, mentor, roster and rally a top-tier team, establishing a high-performing culture that people want to work in
What You Bring to the Floor
- 5+ years leading high-volume, multi-outlet venues or late-night precinct operations in Australia
- Proven mastery of late-night venue licensing, AM operations, WHS, and RSA regulation
- You understand the precision of dining rooms and the speed of high-volume bar service
- A natural, visible leader who owns the floor during peak trade and leads from the front
What’s in It for You
- Genuine influence over how this precinct comes to life and operates
- Highly competitive base + lucrative performance bonuses linked to revenue and margin targets
- Key seat at the table with an expanding group looking to scale
- Opportunity to manage and grow more venues in their portfolio
Want to be the driving force of Sydney newest and boutique hatted styled resturant? Say no more... Apply today!! charlee.crutcher@coretalent.com.au
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charlee.crutcher@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-28015
Profession:Business SupportManagement
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 26th Aug, 2026
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