Manager Restaurant, MCG

Casual Restaurant Manager - Melbourne Cricket Ground

Delaware North is a global hospitality and entertainment company with significant operations in Australia for more than 30 years. With a capacity of more than 100,000, the MCG is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. It hosts several Australian Football League (AFL) teams, as well as cricket matches, concerts, other special events and non-event-day functions.

About the positions and space:

Our brand-new Mediterranean Restaurant offers a modern fine dining experience pre, during and post-match’s. With the capacity of 120 guests, we have the ability to cater to a variety of table sizes and covers within the space.

We’re offering a unique opportunity to oversee the newest addition to the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground’s Food and Beverage portfolio. This exciting role involves curating an exceptional dining experience for our MCC Members, featuring a menu inspired by the finest Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive casual hourly rate and staff benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• The opportunity to manage the most prestigious dining rooms in an iconic stadium
• Discounted staff meals while on shift
• Fantastic career opportunities in a global company

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Restaurant Manager to lead a brand new Mediterranean Restaurant opened to the MCC Members at the MCG. Your remit will be to oversee a diverse casual team to service excellence through feedback, support and training while guaranteeing an exceptional experience to the MCC members-based customers.

The following skills will be highly regarded:

• Restaurant Management experience in a premium a-la-carte setting
• French/Italian/Greek restaurant experience desirable
• Previous experience with member-based clientele or VIPs highly regarded
• Wine knowledge strongly desired
• A commitment to service excellence
• Demonstrated experience as a leader where you can remedy performance issues and ensure support and high levels of staff engagement
• The ability to motivate and empower a team in an ever-changing environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• High level organisation and time management skills
• The ability to think on your feet and forward plan
• Availability to commit to the 2025 AFL season match days, which includes weekends, Friday nights and periodic Thursday night matches

With a capacity of more than 100,000, the MCG is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. This iconic venue isn't just about sports; it's a cultural hub that hosts multiple Australian Football League teams, cricket matches, concerts, and an array of special events and non-event-day functions. Join a dynamic team at the heart of Melbourne's vibrant entertainment scene, where every day brings new excitement and challenges.