Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager | Full-time | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laundry for business attire

Impressive room discounts

Discounts on products & services

Comprehensive training

Job summary

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is seeking a passionate Full‑Time Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead the team across Shutters Restaurant & Bar, in-room dining, and the pool bar. You will mentor staff, uphold elite service, and manage rostering, inventory, and cost control to optimise profitability.

The role requires leadership in high‑end dining, exceptional communication, and a guest‑focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of leadership in high‑end or fine dining.
• Full work rights in Australia; sponsorship not available.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations.
• Proficiency in POS systems and restaurant management software.
• Sound knowledge of wine (WSET2 desirable) and classic cocktails.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, personalised guest experiences from arrival to departure.
• Lead, train, and mentor the team to uphold service excellence.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards and policies are met.
• Assist with rostering, inventory control and cost management.
• Identify opportunities to upsell products and experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement and high presentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

WSET Level 2 (desirable)

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Job description

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is perfectly positioned on Sydney's iconic beachfront featuring 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. Guests enjoy immersive coastal dining experiences celebrating seasonal local produce, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Australia.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Full-Time Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager to support the restaurant service operation and help guide our team to success in our main restaurant, Shutters Restaurant & Bar (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), in-room dining and in our fabulous, brand-new pool bar.

The role and key duties:

• Deliver a warm, personalised, and seamless guest experience from arrival to departure.

• Build strong relationships with regular guests and the local community to drive loyalty and repeat visitation.

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading, training, and mentoring the team to uphold service excellence.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, as well as internal policies and procedures.

• Assist with rostering, inventory management, and cost control to support operational efficiency and profitability.

• Identify and act on opportunities to upsell products and experiences that enhance the guest journey.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, coaching the team to maintain high standards in service and presentation.

Essential criteria required to be considered:

• Must have full work rights in Australia (kindly note that sponsorship is not available for this role)

• Minimum 1-2 years of leadership experience in high-end or fine dining establishments.

• A strong understanding of food and beverage operations, with a desire to grow and develop in this space.

• A confident nature and collaborative style, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

• A vibrant, guest-focused personality with a genuine passion for hospitality.

• Calm under pressure, with excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficiency in POS systems and restaurant management software.

• Sound knowledge of wine (WSET Level 2 desirable) and classic cocktails.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program and some of the best training in the business.

We give every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.