Assistant Restaurant Manager L Weekends + Nights

Guzman Y Gomez; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniform provided

Career progression

Job summary

Peppina at The Tasman invites a dynamic hospitality leader to steer daily restaurant operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner in Hobart. This hands-on role focuses on delivering premium guest experiences while guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced setting.

You will champion our values, coach staff, optimise staffing and labour, and drive service excellence to ensure memorable visits for every guest.

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality and delivering guest experiences.
• Knowledgeable in food, beverage and restaurant operations.
• Agile thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Maintains exceptional service, quality and presentation standards.
• Proactive and hands-on, leading from the front.
• Natural coach and mentor for developing teams.
• Strong communicator, builds authentic relationships and collaboration.
• Natural host who makes guests feel welcome and valued.
• Full Working Rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day restaurant operations across all service periods.
• Ensure staffing levels align with business demands while managing labour.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to achieve excellence and growth.
• Champion Peppina and The Tasman values, upholding culture.
• Equip associates with tools and information to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive service excellence with a warm, guest-focused hospitality approach.
• Monitor financial performance, productivity and service metrics to meet objectives.
• Foster connection, conversation and generosity in guest interactions.

Job description

Location

12 Murray Street, Hobart Tasma 7000, Australia

Join the team behind Peppina, The Tasman's signature restaurant and one of Hobart's most vibrant dining destinations. Inspired by Australia's Italian dining culture and Tasmania's exceptional produce, Peppina is a place where great food, great wine and big-hearted hospitality bring people together. Warm, welcoming and full of life, every service is built around connection, conversation and generosity.

Operating across breakfast, lunch and dinner, Peppina welcomes up to 180 guests and features an intimate 18-seat Private Dining Room. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on the restaurant floor, loves building relationships and has the experience to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, premium dining environment

Who You Are

• Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences through genuine, people-first service.
• Knowledgeable in food, beverage, and restaurant operations, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• An agile thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers results.
• Diligent in maintaining exceptional service, quality, and presentation standards.
• Proactive, visible and hands‑on, leading from the front and inspiring your team through example.
• A natural coach and mentor who is committed to developing others and building high-performing teams.
• A strong communicator who builds authentic relationships, fosters collaboration, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.
• A natural host who enjoys building connections with guests, recognising regulars, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
• Full Working Rights in Australia is required as a pre‑requisite for this role.

Day‑to‑Day

• Lead and manage all day-to-day restaurant operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner service periods.
• Ensure staffing levels are aligned to business demands while managing labour effectively.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence and career growth.
• Champion Marriott and The Tasman values, acting as a custodian of the restaurant's culture.
• Equip associates with the tools, training, and information required to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive service excellence, ensuring every guest interaction reflects Peppina's warm, welcoming and guest‑focused approach to hospitality.
• Monitor financial performance, productivity, and service metrics to achieve business objectives.
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