Assistant Manager - Cessnock

Oporto; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Oporto is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and develop the team and to support the Restaurant Manager in smooth restaurant operations. You will guide staff, ensure excellent food service, and create feel-good customer experiences in every interaction.

Apply strong business acumen to optimise profits, uphold high standards, and foster a positive culture within the restaurant. This is a fulltime role within our Australian locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or restaurant leadership.
• Ability to lead a team and drive performance.
• Strong business and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team and support the Restaurant Manager with smooth operations.
• Coach staff to deliver high‑quality food and memorable customer experiences.
• Apply business acumen to optimise profit and maintain high standards.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

Oporto started in 1986 with one restaurant in Bondi. Sincethenwe have grown to over 180 restaurants across Australia and internationally. We are passionate about our people, customers and creating flavour packed flame grilled chicken meals. We are serious about creating vibrant experiences and delicious food that really feeds the soul - making sure our customers feel incredible on the inside and even better on the outside… Andthat’swhere you come in.

Do you love to create smiles and memorable experiences and want to be part of our Oporto Familia?

Working at Oporto is so much more than just a job.It’sa place where you will gain skills and experiences that will last a lifetime, create friendships and connections, be recognised and rewarded for making a difference and have access to careers within Oporto and the broader Craveable Brands family that includes our Restaurant Support Centre, Red Rooster and Chicken Treat.

Being part of the Oporto Familia means sharing the love of our food with our customers, providing real experiences that are genuine and vibrant. We celebrate diversity and individuality where you can be your authentic self every day.And,you can rest assured that the safety of our product, people and customers is always our top priority.

W e are looking for Assistant M anagers right now!

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manger to lead and develop our team and support the Restaurant Manager with the smooth operations of the restaurant. You will lead teams, through providing clear direction, coaching and support to prepare and serve delicious food and create feel-goodcustomer experiences through every interaction. You will use your strong business acumen and commitment tocontinuousimprovement to optimise profit, create a positive culture and drive costs down all whilst improving the customer experience and maintaining our high standards.

Do you have what it takes to join our team?

As an Assistant Manager, you will be an expert multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have demonstrated management experience in the hospitality industry and strong commercial acumen, be able to translate direction into action, demonstrate a real knack for leading, inspiring and supporting the crew to be at their best every day and be committed to continuous improvement whilst always championing the customer experience.

If you love food,are results driven and passionate about leading people and performance in afast-pacedenvironment, take pride in yourself and your work and have a passion to create feel-good moments then your Oporto adventure awaits!