Who is Red Gum BBQ?
Red Gum BBQ is widely known as Australia’s BBQ mecca, with two venues located in Red Hill & Seaford While each venue has its own personality and style, they are united by what makes Red Gum special - warm hospitality, bold food, unforgettable service, and a culture where our people feel valued, challenged and supported to do their best work.
As we continue to evolve and grow, we’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help drive exceptional service, strong team culture, and operational excellence across the business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who loves building teams, leading from the floor, and creating memorable experiences for guests.
What’s in it for you?
* $80 - $90K + super + bonuses + great perks (yes, daily BBQ lunches)
* We believe good hospitality leadership shouldn’t require burnout
* This is a true 40-hour management role, mostly daytime shifts. You’ll be present during our busiest times (which means most weekends), but you will manage your schedule to ensure the team is supported and you’ll have regular weekends off
* A leadership role within a values-driven team
* Flexibility to work across both our Seaford & Red Hill locations
* A unique hospitality business with incredible growth opportunities
The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our Front of House team and deliver exceptional service, strong team culture, and day-to-day operational excellence.
You will
* Lead from the front and set the standard for outstanding guest experiences
* Be hands-on and present
* Coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing team
* Manage daily operations with care, consistency, and attention to detail
About You
You’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and genuinely loves looking after both your team and guests.
You:
* Have proven experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leadership role
* Are confident leading, coaching, and developing teams
* Lead with warmth, accountability, and integrity
* Are highly organised, operationally strong, and service-driven
* Take pride in creating memorable guest experiences
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest-growing food brands.
Apply now or send your resume directly to Louise - people@redgumbbq.com.au
Australia’s BBQ Mecca is the Mornington Peninsula’s coolest new BBQ and Beer Hall. With rustic country vibes, fine local wines, exceptional craft beer on tap and the best Aussie-smoked, American-style BBQ this side of the equator.
We exclusively use free range meat and source local and seasonal ingredients.
Meats are traditionally smoked for 12-16 hours using native Australian hardwoods in Ruby and Big Red – our giant Texas offset steel ‘pits’. We believe that the time and devotion that goes into our menu is the key to our amazing food.
Enjoy indoor / outdoor dining with plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy.
Also available for Group Bookings, Private Functions, Events & Catering
We are also a certified B Corp! Australia's first restaurant in fact.
sales@redgumbbq.com.au
Ph: 03 5989 3156
