Assistant Restaurant Manager

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from AU$75k + super

Incentive plan up to 10%

Long-term incentive via share program

Career development programs

Free manager meal on shift

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez in Brisbane is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations, lead a busy team, train staff and maintain guest satisfaction. You will drive service excellence and help maintain quality standards across shifts.

You'll participate in stock and financial controls, and grow through a structured development pathway toward Restaurant Manager and beyond, with a competitive salary from AU$75k plus super and incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a high-volume hospitality/retail setting.
• Experience delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for inspiring and developing your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through busy service periods.
• Train and develop crew members.
• Proactively improve guest experience.
• Support inventory and financial management as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Staff development

Job description

Company Description

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

Company Description

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

Job Description

• High volume restaurant with genuine development pathway to Restaurant Manager & beyond
• Robust 2-3 month training program to set you up for success
• Explore unique career opportunities including becoming a GYG Franchisee in future

As the Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the daily management of the restaurant. You will be leading the team through busy service periods, crew training, proactively improving guest experience, and supporting inventory and financial management as required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading a team within a busy, high volume hospitality or retail environment - think supermarkets, fast-food, pubs/clubs, restaurants or similar
• Experience delivering exceptional customer service
• Exceptional communication skills
• Passion for inspiring, leading and developing your team

What's in it for you?

• Salary from $75k + super
• Short term incentive potential of up to 10% of you base salary each year
• Earn restricted GYG shares each year with 3 year vesting period through our long term incentive program
• Clear development programs and training pathways to drive your career growth at GYG
• Free manager meal on shift, in addition to generous discounts on GYG meals!
• GYG’s employee care program, Sonder is available for you 24/7 to access free and confidential mental health, medical & safety support.
• GYG-exclusive offers, just for you! Receive great offers on tech, appliances, activewear, car rental, health insurance and more!
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• The opportunity to join a restaurant brand focused on opening 30-40 new restaurants each year, providing you with unmatched career development potential!