Due to internal promotion, Bimbadgen is excited to seek a Restaurant Manager to continue the successful leadership of the talented team in Esca Restaurant. Reporting to the Head of Hospitality, the incoming manager will oversee all aspects of guest satisfaction & financial results. Esca’s menu is driven by connection to our estate wines, local producers, and the Hunter Valley community. As an iconic destination within the Hunter Valley – your role is to foster local relationships & lead a passionate & supportive team. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver an outstanding dining experience & operation in line with Esca brand standards and direction.
• Collaborate with our winery team on providing the perfect platform to showcase Bimbadgen wine.
• Monitor, forecast & achieve monthly F&B financial targets (revenue & expenditure).
• Develop and implement promotional activities and strategies to increase visitation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, key local businesses, industry groups & individuals to promote reputational growth.
• Ongoing review & refinement of food menu offering & pricing to remain competitive. Work in consultation with Executive Chef & in consideration of market conditions. 
• Ensure the coordination & operations for all functions is overseen & operated effectively. 

ABOUT YOU

• Management experience within a premium food & wine venue 
• Experience coordinating and managing function operations in a restaurant/banqueting environment 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Wine qualifications beneficial (WSET / CMS Certified etc)
• Familiarity with restaurant financials, wages & profit and loss analysis 
• Positive team building, communication & organisational skills
• Passion for food, wine, service and the drive to elevate each dinners experience.

BENEFITS

We offer a supportive and fun work environment and the opportunity for professional growth through our extensive hospitality operations. Benefits include:

• Generous wine and dining discounts.
• Access to free training and development.
• Service vouchers.
• Opportunity for work experience in other company operations and events such as Sydney International Boat Show or the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

ABOUT BIMBADGEN

Situated in Pokolbin within the Hunter Valley, Bimbadgen is an iconic winery, restaurant, event, and tourism operator.  Bimbadgen proudly sits within the Mulpha International portfolio, with sister properties in the InterContinental Sydney, Hayman Island, and Sanctuary Cove, amongst many more hospitality venues across NSW and Qld. The group provides exciting career pathways for passionate and proven team members.  We take pride in developing our leaders, and passionately foster personal and professional growth to ensure that our individuals and businesses thrive.  If you are looking for an iconic hospitality group, a dynamic restaurant, attractive group-wide benefits, a competitive salary & extensive career opportunity/development within the company; you are looking in the right place.

APPLICATIONS

If this sounds like you please apply! We look forward to hearing from you

ABOUT YOU

• Management experience within a premium food & wine venue 
• Experience coordinating and managing function operations in a restaurant/banqueting environment 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Wine qualifications beneficial (WSET / CMS Certified etc)
• Familiarity with restaurant financials, wages & profit and loss analysis 
• Positive team building, communication & organisational skills
• Passion for food, wine, service and the drive to elevate each dinners experience.