Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pullman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Heartist

Family Discounts

ALL Loyalty

Accor Academy

Global network

Worldwide opportunities

Job summary

Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead daily dining operations, guiding service excellence and working with the Restaurant Manager and Head Chef to create unforgettable dining experiences.

You will recruit, train, and schedule staff, manage budgets and inventory, and drive revenue through pricing strategies and cost controls while staying abreast of hospitality trends.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a Food & Beverage environment.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong organisational skills with prioritisation and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations, hands-on leadership during peak hours.
• Recruiting, training and supervising restaurant staff to maintain high engagement and performance.
• Manage budgets, rosters, costs, and optimise revenue through pricing, portion control and inventory management.
• Stay informed about F&B, hospitality and industry trends.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and Head/Executive Chef on menus, wine lists and beverages.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Budget management

Staff rostering

Communication

High-pressure performance

RSA qualification

Education

RSA qualification

Job description

Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, where your workplace is as iconic as the view.

Perfectly positioned in Circular Quay, our hotel offers luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments with postcard-worthy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. As a unique hybrid of premium hotel accommodation and long-term residential living, we deliver a diverse, personalised guest experience unlike anywhere else in Sydney.

Our food & beverage portfolio features two standout venues. Flaminia, created in collaboration with the acclaimed Pilu team, offers an elevated modern Italian dining experience with a harbourside perspective. Acapulco ElVista, developed in partnership with the award winning Maybe Sammy group, brings a bold coastal Latin bar concept with world class cocktails and vibrant energy.

With exceptional meeting and event spaces designed for everything from high-end corporate functions to iconic harbourside weddings, joining our team means being part of a property where every day feels remarkable.

Be part of a team that creates unforgettable moments, set against one of the world’s most breathtaking backdrops.

Purpose

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you are at the forefront of creating a variety of dining experiences that showcase exceptional taste and service. Your experience and guidance ensure the restaurant operates like a well-oiled machine, conjuring up unforgettable dining experiences that linger long after the plates are cleared.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overseeing the restaurant's daily operations, actively participating during peak hours as a hands-on leader
• Recruiting, training, and supervising restaurant staff to ensure all members are engaged and performing at their best
• Manage budgets, rostering, controlling costs, and optimising revenue through pricing strategies, portion control, and inventory management
• Stay informed about the latest trends in the Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Food Industries
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager and Head/ Executive Chef in creating menus, wine lists, and beverage offerings

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience leading teams in a Food & Beverage environment
• Flexibility to accommodate a varied work schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Exceptional organisational skills with a knack for prioritisation and a keen sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and effectiveness when faced with high-pressure situations
• Possession of a valid RSA or an equivalent qualification for the specific Country / State / Territory
• Proven track record in managing budgets, overseeing inventory, and creating staff schedules
• Effective communicator with adept skills in stakeholder management, both internally and externally

Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.