Assistant Food & Bar Manager | Sydney

Food and Wine; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Food and Wine in Sydney is seeking an energetic Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead a team across restaurant, bar, and events. This hands-on role thrives on the floor, mentoring staff, and delivering outstanding guest experiences, primarily Monday to Friday with event flexibility.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you will develop training initiatives, ensure RSA and WHS compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture while building lasting relationships with guests and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Food & Beverage leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Current RSA certification.
• Flexibility and a positive "can-do" attitude.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the restaurant, bar, and small functions.
• Ensure meeting and function spaces are set up and turned around efficiently.
• Drive exceptional guest service and maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve their full potential.
• Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture.
• Develop and implement training initiatives across the F&B team.
• Monitor compliance with WHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure RSA compliance across all team members.
• Liaise with guests and internal departments to promptly resolve issues and maintain service excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Guest service

RSA certification

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Hospitality passion

Job description

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Food & Beverage Manager, you'll lead a team of approximately 10 staff across restaurant, bar, and function operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives on the floor, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to support events and operational requirements., Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, bar, and small functions

• Ensure meeting and function spaces are set up and turned around efficiently
• Drive exceptional guest service and maintain high satisfaction levels
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve their full potential
• Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture
• Develop and implement training initiatives across the F&B team
• Monitor compliance with WHS policies and procedures
• Ensure RSA compliance across all team members
• Liaise with guests and internal departments to promptly resolve issues and maintain service excellence
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department

About the Employer

A rare opportunity has become available for a passionate and hands-on Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join a prestigious heritage-listed boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney CBD.

This is far from a cookie-cutter hospitality role. You'll be working within a unique property full of character, leading a close-knit team across the restaurant, bar, and events operations while building genuine relationships with returning guests and creating memorable experiences.

Why You'll Love This Role

Exceptional team culture with a supportive leadership team

No gaming, pokies, or gambling facilities onsite

About the Candidate

You are an energetic hospitality professional who leads by example and inspires those around you., Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Food & Beverage leadership role

• Demonstrated experience managing and motivating teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence
• Current RSA certification
• Flexibility and a positive "can-do" attitude
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience