The Venue
Bert’s is a beautifully designed Hampton's style restaurant and
cocktail bar overlooking the sea, serving up mouth-watering European
inspired dishes paired with a handpicked wine selection.
Bert’s oozes opulent dining with a neighbourhood beach vibe, that’s
attracting locals and venturers alike.
A light-filled bar and brasserie overlooking Pittwater and the grounds
of The Newport.
Executive chef Jordan Toft’s coastal European menu has something for
every occasion. Guests can order a light meal from the bar menu or dine
in our restaurant. Bert’s seasonally changing menu has something
for everyone from oysters, caviar, dressed crab or crudo. Moving to
mains select live lobster from the tank, or whole fish, beef, poultry or
pork that’s either roasted in the charcoal oven or over the Basque
grills.
The extensive wine list curated by Group Beverage Manager Franck Moreau
MS, and a cocktail list with our take on the classics.
The Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Bert’s as the Restaurant
Manager.
We are looking for someone driven and motivated, focused on driving
business performance, who can build, develop and lead a high performing
team, and most importantly someone who has a passion for creating
memorable guest experiences that are second to none.
As a Restaurant Manager you will be expected to constantly look for ways
to improve, bringing ideas and initiatives to the table as well as motivating
and driving the venue to success.
At Bert’s, people are at the forefront of everything we do and the key
to our success, so your focus will be on building an incredible team,
with a strong culture. This role will open many opportunities for you
within Merivale and the industry as a whole. You will have access to
industry best training programs, one of a kind leadership development and
support from the wider business.
A day in the life of a Restaurant Manager will look like:
- Having a strong focus on delivering high standards and exceptional
product.
- Leading from the front, ensuring your team understand what exceptional
looks like everyday.
- Hands-on and operational.
- Understanding and owning your financials. Be a numbers person and
challenge revenue driving opportunities.
- Developing the skills of the staff around product knowledge, service skills,
team culture and guest relationships.
- Managing day to day operations with sophistication and passion.
The Reward
You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new
parents.
- Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
- Career and development opportunities, learning from the best.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
