Restaurant & Bar Manager

Role summary

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The Restaurant & Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing daily food and beverage operations at Hotel Chadstone Melbourne - MGallery Collection. Requirements typically include previous supervisory or management experience in a hotel, restaurant, or bar, strong knowledge of service standards, staff scheduling, stock control, cost management, and workplace health and safety. The successful candidate is expected to lead and motivate the team, deliver consistently high guest service, manage budgets and revenue targets, coordinate with kitchens and other departments, and handle guest feedback professionally. Excellent communication, organisation, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, public holidays, and varied hospitality shifts is also expected.

About the employer

Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across many countries and market segments. Its portfolio includes brands such as MGallery, Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Pullman, and Fairmont. Hotel Chadstone Melbourne - MGallery Collection is a premium boutique-style property located within or near Chadstone Shopping Centre, one of Australia’s largest retail and lifestyle destinations. MGallery hotels focus on distinctive design, local character, personalised service, and memorable guest experiences. The hotel combines accommodation, dining, events, and business facilities, attracting leisure travellers, corporate guests, and visitors attending Melbourne activities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured training, career development opportunities, and access to selected Accor benefits. The Restaurant & Bar Manager supports the property’s food and beverage performance while maintaining the brand’s high service standards.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, bars, events, and tourism, especially in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and regional resort areas. The workplace culture is generally informal but professional, with emphasis on teamwork, punctuality, customer service, workplace safety, and respectful communication. Melbourne provides a varied lifestyle with excellent food, arts, sport, public transport, and diverse neighbourhoods, although rent and living costs can be high. Australia is a large country rather than a single resort island, with coastal, urban, and regional lifestyles. Visa options may include a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored pathways, skilled visas, or student visas with work rights, depending on nationality and qualifications. Applicants should confirm current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include accommodation, tax file number, health insurance, banking, transport, and realistic budgeting for the first few months.