Restaurant Manager

Garçon Bleu, our exquisite French restaurant nestled on Level 9 of Sofitel Adelaide, is a celebration of culinary artistry and elegant design.

We believe great wine and captivating conversation elate the experience, and our Chef and Sommelier work closely with local providores, wine producers, foragers, farmers and fisherman to ensure a regionally inspired and seasonally influenced approach.

Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Lead our Garçon Bleu service team, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.

A career that lets your passion shine:

We are looking for a ‘guest obsessed’ natural leader who thinks outside the box and strives for success to lead our Garçon Bleu service team.  In this role you will:

• Be the soul of the hotel’s signature restaurant
• Build and develop a high-performing team by leading and mentoring with a collaborative, motivational, and empowering approach
• Strive to create luxury moments with our guests and team members, making everyone feel welcome and feel valued
• Grow the restaurant with innovative sales strategies and execution, to enhance the guest experience, build loyalty and bring in revenue
• Ensure service standards are followed for a friendly, genuine, and engaging experience
• Ensure standard operating procedures are updated and followed
• Prepare forecast reports and roster staff
• Assist the F&B Manager and Sommelier with purchasing, stock control, and management

What you will bring to the role:

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in a similar management role, within high-end dining operations
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring teams
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Valid South Australian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
• A true love and passion for food, beverage and creating genuine memorable guest experiences
• You are flexible to work early mornings, nights, weekends and public holidays when needed

Thrive in our Sofitel community, with:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted accommodation and food & beverage discounts in Accor properties worldwide
• Up to 50% discount on meals at Sofitel Adelaide
• Family & Friends accommodation discounts
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Free 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Special note:

Only applicants currently located in Australia with full Australian working rights will be considered.