Assistant Restaurant Manager | Full-time | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach

Kimpton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laundry for business attire

Room discounts

Discount program on products & ser

Training and development

Job summary

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead Shutters Restaurant & Bar operations, in-room dining, and the new pool bar. You will work with the Restaurant Manager to coach the team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive service excellence across all venues.

The role requires 1–2 years of leadership in fine dining, strong F&B knowledge, and a guest-centric approach. Local work rights are required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years leadership in high-end or fine dining.
• Full work rights in Australia; sponsorship not available.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations.
• Confident, collaborative leadership style to motivate a team.
• Guest-focused personality with exceptional hospitality.
• Calm under pressure with problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in POS systems and restaurant software.
• Sound knowledge of wine and cocktails (WSET Level 2 desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Restaurant Manager in leading, training, and mentoring the team to uphold service excellence.
• Deliver warm, personalised guest experiences from arrival to departure.
• Build relationships with regular guests and the community to drive loyalty.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards and internal policies.
• Assist rostering, inventory management, and cost control for efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to upsell products and experiences.
• Foster continuous improvement and high presentation standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

F&B operations

POS systems

Wine knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Hospitality mindset

Tools

Restaurant management software

Job description

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is perfectly positioned on Sydney's iconic beachfront featuring 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. Guests enjoy immersive coastal dining experiences celebrating seasonal local produce, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Australia.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the restaurant service operation and help guide our team to success in our main restaurant, Shutters Restaurant & Bar (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), in-room dining and in our fabulous, brand-new pool bar.

The role and key duties:

• Deliver a warm, personalised, and seamless guest experience from arrival to departure.

• Build strong relationships with regular guests and the local community to drive loyalty and repeat visitation.

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading, training, and mentoring the team to uphold service excellence.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, as well as internal policies and procedures.

• Assist with rostering, inventory management, and cost control to support operational efficiency and profitability.

• Identify and act on opportunities to upsell products and experiences that enhance the guest journey.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, coaching the team to maintain high standards in service and presentation.

Essential criteria required to be considered:

• Must have full work rights in Australia (kindly note that sponsorship is not available for this role)

• Minimum 1-2 years of leadership experience in high-end or fine dining establishments.

• A strong understanding of food and beverage operations, with a desire to grow and develop in this space.

• A confident nature and collaborative style, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

• A vibrant, guest-focused personality with a genuine passion for hospitality.

• Calm under pressure, with excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficiency in POS systems and restaurant management software.

• Sound knowledge of wine (WSET Level 2 desirable) and classic cocktails.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program and some of the best training in the business.

We give every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work, and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.