Assistant Restaurant Manager

El Jannah; City of Banyule; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-first culture

Leadership development

Fast-paced environment

Career pathways

Job summary

El Jannah in Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations, lead from the floor and uphold our guest-first standards. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to coach teams, drive food safety, service quality and KPI delivery, while building a positive, high-performing culture across the restaurant.

This hands-on leadership role suits someone ready to step up from a senior position and grow with a growing national brand.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a QSR or fast-paced hospitality environment
• Proven experience supporting or leading teams in a leadership role
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading daily restaurant operations
• Champion a guest-first culture and maintain high service standards
• Lead, coach, and develop team members and shift leaders
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and performance management
• Prepare and manage rosters in line with budgets and compliance
• Oversee food safety, WHS standards and cleanliness
• Manage stock levels, deliveries and inventory controls
• Support payroll processes and administrative tasks
• Drive sales, manage costs and deliver against KPIs
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace and strong team engagement

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Strong communication

Job description

El Jannah is an iconic Australian brand that began in 1998 in Granville, Sydney, with a simple idea: serve honest, authentic Lebanese-Australian food that brings people together. More than two decades on, our legendary charcoal chicken, bold flavours and energetic restaurants continue to create memorable experiences guests love across Australia. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on what matters most: great food, great people and genuine connection.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the day-to-day leadership and operations of one of our restaurants. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you’ll help lead the team, drive high standards across food quality, service, safety and cleanliness, and contribute to strong commercial performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front and building a positive, high-performing team culture. Whether you’re already in an Assistant Manager role or ready to step up from a senior leadership position, this is an opportunity to grow with a brand that invests in its leaders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Restaurant Manager in leading daily restaurant operations
• Championing the EJ Way, a guest-first culture and ensuring consistently high service standards
• Leading, coaching, inspiring, energising and developing team members and Shift Leaders
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management
• Preparing and managing rosters in line with operational requirements, labour budgets and compliance
• Overseeing food safety, cleanliness and WHS standards
• Managing stock levels, deliveries and inventory controls
• Supporting payroll processes and administrative tasks
• Helping drive sales, manage costs and deliver against restaurant KPIs
• Building strong team engagement and a positive, inclusive workplace

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years’ experience in a QSR or fast-paced hospitality environment
• Proven experience supporting or leading teams in a leadership role
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• A calm, confident approach with the ability to lead under pressure
• Sound understanding of food safety, WHS and operational compliance
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A genuine passion for food, people and guest experience
• Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings and weekends

Why Join El Jannah

• A people-first culture that supports leaders to succeed
• Ongoing development and leadership support
• A fast-paced, rewarding environment where your impact is felt every day
• Clear career pathways building leadership, operational and management capabilities to further your career with a growing national brand

If you’re passionate about leading people, delivering great food and helping run a restaurant you’re proud of, we’d love to hear from you.