Assistant Restaurant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Superannuation

Job summary

Seek.com.au is partnering with a vibrant hospitality team to recruit an Assistant Restaurant Manager who brings energy, leads by example and creates memorable guest experiences. You’ll be hands-on in busy services, guiding the front and back of house to perform at their best.

You’ll coach and develop staff, maintain food safety and cleanliness standards, and uphold a culture where staff feel supported, valued and motivated. A strong focus on guest satisfaction will help the restaurant shine.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in hospitality.
• Passion for people and service.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to jump in.
• Attention to detail and high standards.
• Positive mindset and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and create a positive, high-energy environment.
• Support, coach and develop the team to be their best.
• Ensure every guest leaves with an outstanding experience.
• Keep day-to-day operations smooth during busy services.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and compliance.
• Build a strong team culture where staff feel supported and motivated.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality passion

Hands-on approach

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Love hospitality? Love leading a team? Looking for a role where you can actually enjoy coming to work?

We're on the hunt for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who brings great energy, leads by example and knows how to create an awesome experience for both guests and team members.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be right in the mix, supporting your team, looking after guests and helping the restaurant perform at its best.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

What you'll be doing

• Leading shifts and creating a positive, high-energy environment.
• Supporting, coaching and developing your team to be their best.
• Making sure every guest leaves with a great experience and a reason to come back.
• Keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly during busy services.
• Maintaining high standards across food safety, cleanliness and compliance.
• Building a strong team culture where people feel supported, valued and motivated.

What you'll bring

• Experience leading teams in a restaurant, café or fast-paced hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for people and hospitality.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• A positive mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Why you'll love it here

• $70,000 - $80,000 + Super + Bonus
• Real work-life balance because hospitality shouldn't mean living at work.
• Work with a team that knows how to work hard and have a laugh along the way.
• Career development and genuine opportunities to grow with the business.
• Be part of a restaurant that's connected to its local community and passionate about great food.