Assistant Restaurant Manager

seek.com.au; Gosford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager in NSW Gosford to drive high standards of service, safety, and guest satisfaction in a casual dining environment.

You will lead with energy, coach a team, ensure compliance and smooth operations, while delivering a memorable guest experience. 2+ years in hospitality management and a guest-first mindset are essential. Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 + Super + Bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in restaurant, café, or QSR management.
• A passion for hospitality and genuine people leadership.
• A guest-first mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Strong focus on compliance, safety, and quality.
• Professionalism, resilience, and a drive to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead with confidence – Set the tone for every shift.
• Deliver exceptional service – Ensure guests feel valued and cared for.
• Coach and develop your team – Build a motivated, high-performing crew.
• Keep operations smooth – Oversee day-to-day efficiency and performance.
• Champion compliance – Maintain food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Job description

This is your chance to make an impact - driving high standards in compliance, food safety, and unforgettable guest experiences every day. Our restaurant aims to bring fun vibes in a casual dining environment with great food, a great guest experience and great opportunity to learn & develop.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

This is your chance to make an impact - driving high standards in compliance, food safety, and unforgettable guest experiences every day. Our restaurant aims to bring fun vibes in a casual dining environment with great food, a great guest experience and great opportunity to learn & develop.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead with confidence – Bring energy and positivity, setting the tone for every shift.

• Deliver exceptional service – Every guest leaves feeling valued and cared for.

• Coach and develop your team – Inspire and grow a motivated, high-performing crew.

• Keep operations smooth – Oversee the coaching of your team, day-to-day efficiency and operational performance.

• Champion compliance – Maintain the highest standards in food safety and quality.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years’ experience in restaurant, café, or QSR management. You could already be an Assistant Manager or looking to step up from a Duty Manager, Shift Manager or Department Manager role.

• A passion for hospitality and genuine people leadership.

• A guest-first mindset with a hands-on approach.

• Strong focus on compliance, safety, and quality.

• Professionalism, resilience, and a drive to deliver results.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• $70,000 – $80,000 (dependent on experience) + Super + Bonus

• Real work-life balance – We believe success should be sustainable.

• A culture built on fun, teamwork, and growth.

• Genuine career progression with a brand that’s growing fast.