Restaurant Manager

Date Posted: 1st April 2026

Position: Restaurant Manager

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full time

Location: 113-117 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year experience as a Restaurant Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to join the dynamic team at Dawg Boys, a vibrant and modern dining venue known for its bold flavours, quality ingredients, and energetic atmosphere. Specialising in gourmet hot dogs, loaded creations, and street-style comfort food, Dawg Boys has built a strong reputation for delivering fun, high-quality, and memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service standards, and supporting the team to deliver a consistent and engaging customer experience.

• Planning and coordinating daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service delivery and high customer satisfaction
• Managing staff rosters, supervising front- and back-of-house teams, and ensuring adequate staffing during peak periods
• Overseeing food preparation and service to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to brand standards
• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and product availability
• Monitoring inventory, sales, and financial performance using POS systems and reporting tools to support profitability
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations, workplace health and safety standards, and hygiene requirements
• Handling customer feedback, complaints, and special requests in a professional and timely manner to maintain a positive dining experience
• Training, mentoring, and motivating staff to uphold service excellence and foster a positive team culture
• Assisting with menu implementation, promotions, and operational improvements to support business growth
• Supporting marketing initiatives, in-store promotions, and community engagement activities to enhance brand visibility

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field is highly desirable

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a supervisory/managerial role within the hospitality industry
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in staff training, rostering, and performance supervision
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Proven ability to manage fast-paced restaurant operations and maintain high service standards
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations, workplace health and safety, and compliance requirements
• Experience in stock control, supplier coordination, and basic financial management (e.g. cost control, budgeting, and profit margins)
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-energy environment while maintaining attention to detail and service quality

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong leadership skills, and are eager to contribute to the continued success of Dawg Boys, we encourage you to apply. Join a dynamic team where your skills and expertise will be valued, and where you can play a key role in shaping an engaging and high-quality dining experience for our guests.

Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted