RESTAURANT MANAGER | SEA CHANGE FROM SYDNEY | ATMOS, SHOAL BAY COUNTRY CLUB

Swap the commute for the coast without stepping down in your career.

If you’re a Sydney-based Restaurant Manager feeling the pace of city life, this is your opportunity to take on a serious venue while upgrading your lifestyle.

Lead a 200-seat waterfront restaurant delivering up to 650 covers per day, all set against one of NSW’s most stunning coastal backdrops.

The lifestyle
Finish a busy service and be minutes from the beach
Swap traffic and long commutes for coastal living
Enjoy a strong hospitality career without city burnout

Shoal Bay offers a relaxed, vibrant lifestyle while still delivering the energy and pace of a high-performing hospitality venue.

Why this role stands out
Lead a high-volume waterfront restaurant
Make a genuine sea change without compromising on scale or standards
Relocation support and accommodation options available
Join a well-established and growing hospitality group
Live and work in Port Stephens' most sought-after coastal destination

About Atmos
Atmos brings the energy and flavours of the Greek islands to the NSW coast. Fast-paced, vibrant and built around long lunches, sunset dinners and busy services, it has become a destination venue within Shoal Bay Country Club.

You will be leading a restaurant people travel to, not just walk past.

The role
You will take ownership of the day-to-day operations of Atmos, leading a large team and driving service, culture and performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be on the floor during peak service, supporting your team and setting the tone.

What you’ll be doing
Lead and develop a team of up to 40 staff
Run high-volume service with confidence and control
Manage rosters, labour and daily operations
Maintain strong food, beverage and service standards
Work closely with senior leadership across the venue

Skills & experience
Experience leading a high-volume full-service restaurant
Strong food and beverage knowledge
Hands-on leadership and team development capability
Calm and adaptable approach in fast-paced environments
Current NSW RSA required

SevenRooms experience highly regarded.

About the company
Shoal Bay Country Club is a large-scale coastal hospitality precinct in Port Stephens, operating multiple food and beverage venues with strong year-round trade. Part of Zenith Hotels Group, the business is focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences through strong teams, quality operations and high-performing venues.

Culture
At Shoal Bay Country Club, people enjoy working here because the venues are busy, the teams are supportive and there are genuine opportunities to grow.

We value leaders who lead from the front, back their team and take pride in consistently delivering high standards.

What you get in return
Competitive salary package
Relocation support and accommodation options available
Supportive leadership team and strong venue culture
Staff discounts and group-wide benefits
Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group

Apply now
If you are ready to take on a large-scale venue and make a genuine lifestyle change, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK with your resume or contact Selin at car••••@zenithhotels.com.au for a confidential discussion.