Restaurant Manager and Cook
Kununurra, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 9/06/2026 to 7/07/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 17134
  • Skilled Restaurant Manager and Cook wanted
  • Remuneration - $71,000 - $80,000
  • Opportunities with The Kimberley Grande Resort

  • Kimberley Grande Resort in Kununurra are eagerly seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager and skilled Cook to join our team.

    Restaurant Manager

    We need a hardworking, enthusiastic, and ambitious individual who leads from the front to take charge of our busy and fast-paced restaurant and bar service. You will oversee restaurant operations, build a customer-focused team, and implement leading customer service standards. This key role aims to make us a benchmark-setting venue. Your passion for developing teams and embracing challenges is vital in ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

    Responsibilities And Duties:
    • Coordinate daily restaurant operations to deliver exceptional service
    • Manage day-to-day financials, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
    • Exceed customers' expectations by providing an outstanding dining experience and active participation while on duty
    • Ensure all food served is of excellent standard
    • Regular coaching, training and mentoring of staff to improve them and service standards fostering motivation and growth
    • Develop relationships with new and regular restaurant patrons
    • Coordinate daily/weekly updates with the reservations, functions and bus tour team
    • Manage bookings and balance seat capacity
    • Prepare the rostering for the restaurant and discuss with the Duty Manager
    • Cost control with a focus on labour
    • Managing customer feedback and reputation
    • Monitor and manage stock levels for optimal inventory control
    • Monitor and manage the cashier and upgrade H&L
    • Coordinate employee schedules to ensure efficient staffing
    • Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain HACCP and cleaning standards
    • Participate regularly in management meetings and report to Duty Manager and Manager
    The successful applicant must have more than 3 years' experience in a similar role in a busy environment, and hold a RSA and Approved Manager's Certificate WA.

    You'll also have:
    • An Open Drivers Licence
    • Strong food & beverage knowledge
    • Previous experience with RMS platform, an advantage to be able to check after hours reservations
    • Strong leadership and people skills
    • An ability to think outside the square
    • Effective time management and organisational skills
    • Excellent communication with a great command of the English language (written and verbal)
    • Knowledge of current liquor legislation
    • Hands on approach with a natural ability to lead a team to be the best they can
    Cook

    We also require a Cook to assist the other chefs in our fast-paced kitchen. Your duties will include:
    • Selecting and following recipes with correct measurements
    • Inspecting deliveries to ensure fresh produce
    • Chopping, slicing ad seasoning food
    • Baking, frying, grilling and boiling food
    • Presenting attractive, appetising and garnished dishes
    • Cleaning workspaces, utensils and dishes
    • Maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment
    • Managing food storage and stock levels
    • Liaising with wait staff and management
    You must have at least 3 years' experience in a similar role.

    The successful applicants will receive a remuneration between $71,000 - $80,000.

    If you are ready to take your hospitality knowledge to the next level in a challenging, busy yet rewarding position, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

    Apply now!

    Sponsorship may be available to the right person.
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