Assistant Restaurant Manager

Guzman Y Gomez; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible rosters

Leadership opportunities

Training program

Discounted meals

Uniforms & merch

Team building

Cultural celebrations

Employee assistance program

Franchisee pathway

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Ipswich, Queensland. You will support the Restaurant Manager with day-to-day operations, guide the team through busy service periods, and help drive guest satisfaction.

You will spearhead crew training, contribute to inventory control and financial reporting, and play a key role in maintaining standards, safety, and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of restaurant supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Guest-focused mindset with the ability to handle fast-paced service.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Comfortable with POS systems and basic reporting.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler and/or Alcohol Server Certification (or willing to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Guide the team through bustling service periods.
• Lead crew training and development.
• Contribute to inventory management and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Reporting

Job description

At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at GYG, you will be supporting the Restaurant Manager with day-to-day operations, as well as guiding the team through bustling service periods. You will spearhead crew training, elevate the guest experience, and contribute to the management of inventory and finances.

What's in it for me?

So much! Check out some of the benefits below:

• Competitivesalary + bonus structure
• Flexible rosters and employment stability - talk to us about what work life balance means to you
• Opportunities for advancing your leadership abilities - level up to Restaurant Management and beyond
• A comprehensive training program and support to set you up for success
• Heavily discounted GYG meals
• Free and comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive merch
• Team building activities and regular crew competitions
• Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few
• We've got your back with Sonder - a comprehensive employee assistance program, here to support you and your family
• The chance to join our Hola Central team or become a Franchisee!

We appreciate diverse experience, but specifically we are looking for candidates that have:

• Leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-energy setting
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Past success in achieving and driving KPIs

We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of restaurant supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Guest-focused mindset with the ability to handle fast-paced service
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable with POS systems and basic reporting
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handler and/or Alcohol Server Certification (or willing to obtain)