RESTAURANT MANAGER – FINO SEPPELTSFIELD

Join Fino Seppeltsfield, a destination dining experience set within the iconic Seppeltsfield Winery in the world-renowned Barossa Valley.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and drive the continued success of our award-winning restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional ready to take full ownership of operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a truly unique setting.

Why Join Us?

• Iconic location in an internationally acclaimed wine region, just 50 minutes from Adelaide

• Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a 7-day lunch-focused venue, with occasional evening events

• Lead and shape a high-performing team within a positive and inclusive workplace culture

• Ongoing opportunities to develop your leadership and business skills

• Be part of a progressive and highly regarded regional dining destination

About the Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will oversee daily operations to ensure seamless service, exceptional guest experiences, and strong team performance. This is a hands-on leadership role offering a high level of autonomy within a dynamic 7-day operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring the front-of-house team through effective briefings, in-service training, and a consistently positive approach

• Managing service to uphold Fino’s high standards

• Year-round forecasting and planning across recruitment, tourism, and events

• Overseeing staff training, development, and performance

• Managing and evolving the beverage program in line with budgets

• Controlling wages in accordance with financial targets

• Driving business growth through initiative and strategic thinking

• Ensuring operational excellence across all service periods

• Maintaining strong relationships with precinct partners

• Building and strengthening connections within the local community, including attendance at monthly Seppeltsfield Road Business Alliance meetings

• Balancing a hands-on service role with dedicated administrative time before and after service

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team culture, including team-led social activities

• A balanced lifestyle with structured rosters and predominantly daytime trade

• Career progression opportunities with internal and external training

• The opportunity to lead one of South Australia’s most established regional destination restaurants

If you are a driven hospitality professional ready to make an impact and lead a passionate team, we would love to hear from you.