About Us ETO is an innovative Restaurant and Bars partnership between culinary visionary Matthew Butcher, Salter Brothers & IHG Hotels. We have three venues at Crowne Plaza Melbourne: Ottie's, Dive Bar and Pow Wow. Your Day to Day We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager to spearhead the operations of our three venues. Reporting directly to the Restaurants & Bars Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance and ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of our dining and beverage services. This position requires a proactive leader who can inspire and motivate teams to consistently deliver outstanding service. Qualifications & Requirements: Operational Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-venue operations within the hospitality industry, preferably in a hotel setting. Proven track record of implementing efficient operational processes to drive productivity and profitability. Business Acumen: Refined business acumen with a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and revenue optimization strategies. Ability to analyze financial data and make strategic decisions to achieve business objectives. Leadership Experience: Extensive leadership experience with a strong focus on team development and empowerment. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results. Track record of fostering a positive work culture and promoting professional growth. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels. Results-Oriented: Passion for delivering results and exceeding targets. Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious goals while maintaining a customer-centric approach. Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex relationships with key stakeholders, both onsite and remote. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. Legal Compliance: Hold a VIC Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of liquor licensing regulations and other relevant legislation. Ensure compliance with all legal requirements to maintain the integrity and reputation of the venues. Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of the business. If you possess these qualifications and are eager to take on the challenge of leading our three venues at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, we encourage you to apply for the position of Restaurant & Bar Manager. We look forward to welcoming a driven and experienced professional to our team. What we offer At Crowne Plaza Melbourne, we foster a professional yet enjoyable work environment where our team members strive for excellence while having a good time. Our partnership with IHG ensures that your hard work is duly recognized and rewarded. You can expect a competitive salary and an array of outstanding benefits, including generous accommodation and dining discounts, as well as a bonus paid day off for your birthday. Our collaboration with IHG opens up global career advancement opportunities and provides access to exceptional training programs, allowing you to thrive and succeed in your role. At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike. Our branded service style 'Dare to Connect' is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.