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We’re looking for an Operations Manager to join the founding leadership team of a brand-new Mediterranean venue opening in early June, located on Phillip Street - within minutes of Martin Place transport in the heart of Sydney CBD.

This venue will deliver Greek-influenced Mediterranean cuisine in a premium, corporate setting, operating Monday to Friday (lunch and dinner service only), with a strong focus on building a functions and events offering over time.

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end performance of the venue, working closely with both the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless alignment across kitchen, service, and overall guest experience.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys building structure, systems, and high-performing teams from the ground up in a premium environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all venue operations across FOH and BOH
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth daily execution
• Implementing systems, processes, and SOPs from pre-opening through launch
• Driving operational efficiency, service consistency, and profitability
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development across departments
• Managing budgets, labour costs, and overall financial performance
• Establishing operational frameworks to support future functions and events
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements
• Leading continuous improvement across all areas of the business

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a premium CBD venue from launch, with strong foundations for future growth.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or senior leadership role within hospitality
• Experience in premium venues or structured hospitality environments
• Strong ability to lead across both front and back of house
• Demonstrated experience building systems, processes, and teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Experience with venue openings or scale-ups (highly regarded)
• Exposure to corporate or weekday-focused venues (advantageous)

What’s on offer:

• Monday to Friday roster (no weekends)
• Prime Sydney CBD location, minutes from Martin Place transport
• Opportunity to join a founding team and shape a new venue from the ground up
• Strong career growth as the venue expands into functions and events