About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The Venue</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Fred’s, on Paddington’s bustling Oxford Street, feels like you’ve stepped into a friend’s rustic country home – the natural setting for our signature farm-to-table cooking. Seasonality, locally-sourced produce and a sense of occasion come together in our intimate open kitchen.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">From the service to the produce, the magic is in the details. All of the meat and seafood we source is sustainably farmed and fished, the pasta is made from organic local wheat and semolina flours and the crème fraiche is house-made using organic local cream.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">The wine list features the full spectrum of classic wines but also lesser known regions and varieties. Carefully tailored to complement our farm-to-table philosophy, it highlights small growers who care deeply about their impact on the land they caretake. Every wine has been selected for a reason, whether it’s minimal intervention, organic or biodynamic.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The Role</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Fred’s as the Assistant Restaurant Manager.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">As an Assistant 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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">At Fred’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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">A day in the life of an Assistant Restaurant Manager will look like:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Having a strong focus on delivering high standards and exceptional product</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Leading from the front, ensuring your team understand what exceptional looks like everyday</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Hands-on and operational</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Developing the skills of the staff around product knowledge, service skills, team culture and guest relationships</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Managing day to day operations with sophistication and passion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The Reward</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Career and development opportunities, learning from the best.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Employee Referral Program.</span></li> </ul>