Assistant Restaurant Manager - Guzman y Gomez

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonuses + share options

Flexible rosters

Structured training program

Heavily discounted meals

Free uniforms and merch

Annual Restaurant Managers Summit

Cultural celebrations

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading fast-food brand in Australia is seeking an exceptional Assistant Restaurant Manager to help launch a new restaurant in Cranebrook. The role involves shaping a new team, overseeing the restaurant's operational readiness, and contributing to sales growth in a multi-million dollar business unit. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for guest experience. This is a unique opportunity for career growth in restaurant management and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a high-energy environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage P&L.
• Passion for guest experience and building great teams.
• Genuine passion for guest experience and building great teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; you lead from the front.
• Proactive, can-do attitude and thrive in a launch environment.

Responsibilities

• Help build and shape a brand-new team of 100+.
• Support the full restaurant opening and operational readiness.
• Assist in running a multi-million dollar business unit.
• Be part of a fast-growing global brand redefining fast food with real ingredients and bold vision.
• Launch into Restaurant Management, Area Management, senior leadership or franchise ownership.

Skills

Leadership in fast-paced environment

Commercial awareness in sales

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Communication

Launch environment

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Guzman y Gomez

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast‑food. We’re Australia’s only fast‑food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

We’re opening a brand‑new restaurant in Cranebrook in 2026, and we’re looking for an exceptional Assistant Restaurant Manager to help build, train and inspire the team that will bring it to life. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’re not just managing a restaurant – you’re helping create one from the ground up.

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

• Help build and shape a brand‑new team of 100+, supporting recruitment, onboarding and training before the restaurant even opens.
• Support the full restaurant opening, including operational readiness, launch execution, and embedding GYG’s standards and culture from day one.
• Assist in running a multi‑million dollar business unit, contributing to sales growth, cost management, guest experience and operational excellence.
• Be part of a fast‑growing global brand that’s redefining what fast food can be with real ingredients, authentic flavours and a bold vision.
• Grow your career – this role is a launchpad into Restaurant Management, Area Management, senior leadership or even franchise ownership.

Why join GYG?

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

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses + share options
• Flexible rosters and long‑term stability – let’s talk about what balance means to you
• Structured training program and ongoing development to sharpen your leadership abilities
• Heavily discounted GYG meals (yes, every burrito)
• Free uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Annual Restaurant Managers Summit – connect, learn and grow with leaders from across the country
• Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo
• Employee assistance program (Sonder) for you and your family
• Clear pathways into Restaurant Management, Hola Central or franchise ownership

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading a team in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to support in driving sales and managing P&L
• A history of achieving KPIs and driving results through people
• A genuine passion for guest experience and building great teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you lead from the front
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and the ability to thrive in a launch environment

It’s an opportunity to lead, grow, and leave your mark on a brand new GYG restaurant.

Ready to help bring Cranebrook to life? Apply now and be part of something big.

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.