Assistant Restaurant Manager

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free manager meal on shift

Staff discounts

Sonder mental health support

Exclusive offers on products

12 weeks parental leave

Share vesting program

Career development pathway

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations, lead during peak service, and train staff. You will help with inventory and financial management while driving guest satisfaction and team performance.

The role offers a robust 2-3 month training program and clear development pathways to senior leadership, including potential franchise opportunities in the future. On-site work with strong team culture and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a high-volume hospitality or retail setting.
• Experience delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead others.
• Passion for inspiring and developing your team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily restaurant management and assist the manager.
• Lead the team through busy service, train crew, improve guest experience, and assist with inventory and financial management.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

People development

Job 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!