Front of House Manager | Applejack Hospitality

_{18th June, 2026}

About the role

Applejack Hospitality is expanding and were seeking experienced Front of House Managers to be part of our growing team and join the family! We're looking for passionate leaders who are ready to make their mark in hospitality and take the next step in their career. With 12 iconic venues across Sydney, we're all about bringing people together to share moments and make memories whilst showcasing the incredible talent and passion Sydney has to offer. 

Applejack Venues

• Bopp & Tone, CBD
• RAFI, North Sydney 
• The Botanist, Kirribilli
• The Butler, Potts Point
• Forresters, Surry Hills
• Taphouse, Darlinghurst
• Hesters, CBD
• Junes Shoppe, CBD
• UrbnSurf, Sydney Olympic Park (Sandy's & RAFI)
• Opera Bar Sydney
• And more coming soon! shhhh 

Key duties & responsibilities

• Lead, coach and roster FOH teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences across all services
• Oversee floor operations, section allocations, reservations and waitlist management
• Drive, coach and develop team members in sequence-of-service, table-touches, upselling and guest recovery protocols
• Manage labour against budgets; interpret daily/weekly P&L and service KPIs
• Maintain compliance with RSA/RSF, incident reporting and safety protocols
• Ensure cash-up, POS and end-of-day procedures are accurate and compliant

Skills & experience required

• Minimum 2–3 years’ recent leadership experience in a premium/high-volume restaurant or bar
• Working knowledge of labour planning, budgets, stock and POS systems
• Strong wine/spirits and food knowledge with confident, guest-facing communication
• Current NSW RSA (or ability to obtain before start)
• Availability to work a rotating roster incl. nights/weekends/public holidays

What we offer

• Competitive salary package depending on experience. ($77,000–$120,000 + super)
• Structured leadership development and product training
• Clear performance goals and progression pathways within a growing group
• Great team culture and staff benefits across Applejack venues
• Starting salary - $77,000 to $100,000 based on experience for Managers.  $100,000 to $120,000 for General/Senior Managers.

How to apply
Submit your CV via the “Apply” button or email Jono at jobs@applejackhospitality.com.au. Please include your work rights and notice period.