Assistant Restaurant Manager - Cronulla Beach

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible rosters

Leadership training

Staff meals discounts

Uniforms provided

Career progression

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for our new Cronulla opening to lead a high-performing team and drive guest experience. You’ll coach, mentor and motivate staff, oversee food safety and service standards, and own restaurant metrics from productivity to engagement.

Join a fast-growing global brand with structured leadership development, flexible rosters and opportunities for progression into Restaurant Management and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced hospitality or retail environment.
• Strong understanding of operational standards, food safety and team performance.
• Track record of developing people and driving results.
• Confidence to lead, coach and hold teams accountable.
• Passion for great food and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading a high-performing team and guest-experience standards.
• Drive operational excellence across all shifts with food quality and safety.
• Lead from the front—coach, mentor and motivate your team.
• Own key metrics including performance, productivity and engagement.
• Create a positive, energetic culture that supports growth.
• Join a fast-growing global brand redefining fast food with real ingredients.
• Grow into Restaurant Management with clear pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational excellence

Guest experience

Coaching

Job description

At Guzman y Gomez, we don’t just make food — we grow leaders.

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who’s ready to step up, lead from the front and play a key role in driving performance, culture and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to take ownership of our new restaurant opening in Cronulla, develop high-performing teams and grow your leadership career with one of Australia’s fastest-growing global brands.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at GYG, you’ll be trusted to:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading and developing a high-performing team, setting the standard for quality, speed and guest experience.
• Drive operational excellence across all shifts, ensuring food quality, safety and service standards are consistently delivered.
• Lead from the front - coaching, mentoring and motivating your team to perform at their best.
• Take ownership of key restaurant metrics including performance, productivity and team engagement.
• Create a positive, energetic culture where people feel supported and inspired to grow.
• Be part of a fast-growing global brand redefining fast food with real ingredients, authentic flavours and bold ambition.
• Take the next step in your leadership journey, with clear pathways into Restaurant Management and beyond.

Why join GYG?

We’ll back you with the tools, support and rewards you need to succeed.

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible rosters and long-term stability - let’s talk about what balance looks like for you
• Structured leadership training and ongoing development
• Heavily discounted GYG meals (yes, every burrito)
• Free uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Cultural celebrations (Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo and more)
• Employee assistance program (Sonder) for you and your family
• Clear pathways into Restaurant Management, Area Management, Hola Central or broader GYG opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality or retail environment
• Strong understanding of operational standards, food safety and team performance
• A track record of developing people and driving results
• Confidence to lead, coach and hold teams accountable
• A genuine passion for great food, great service and building strong teams

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.