Assistant Restaurant Manager - La Piazza

Bankstown Sports Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free parking

Meal allowance

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Leadership development

Job summary

Bankstown Sports Club’s La Piazza flagship restaurant is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team. You will lead a large front‑of‑house service team, drive guest experiences and ensure smooth operations across restaurant and function services.

You will report to the Restaurant Manager and play a key role in rostering, performance coaching and achieving revenue targets while maintaining RSA/RCG compliance. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in an Assistant Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven success leading teams in high-volume hospitality environments.
• Strong floor presence with hands-on leadership.
• Experience managing large guest numbers and multi-faceted service operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate a large front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service.
• Drive service excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume venue.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure standards are met.
• Manage the guest journey from reservations through service.
• Support rostering, labour management and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams for seamless service.
• Monitor performance and contribute to revenue/ops targets.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture and compliance.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

People management

Service excellence

Staff rostering

Food & beverage knowledge

Communication

Job description

About Us La Piazza is the flagship restaurant of Bankstown Sports Club and one of Sydney's busiest and most successful dining destinations. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, authentic Italian-inspired menu and exceptional hospitality, La Piazza welcomes thousands of guests each week across casual dining, à la carte service and large-scale functions. With extensive seating capacity, high guest volumes and a reputation for delivering memorable experiences, La Piazza is a dynamic venue where no two days are the same. As part of one of Australia's leading hospitality groups, La Piazza offers an exciting environment for hospitality professionals looking to develop their leadership career within a high-performing and award-winning operation.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team at La Piazza. This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a key management role within a flagship, high-volume venue. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will lead from the front, inspire a large service team, and help drive operational excellence across restaurant and function operations. You will play a critical role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while ensuring the smooth and efficient running of one of Sydney's most successful casual dining venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate a large front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service every shift
• Drive service excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant and function environment
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring presentation, service and compliance standards are consistently achieved
• Manage the guest journey from reservations through to service delivery
• Support rostering, labour management and operational efficiencies
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and bar teams to deliver seamless service
• Monitor performance and contribute to achieving revenue and operational targets
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and development
• Maintain strong standards across RSA, RCG, WHS and venue compliance requirements

About You

You are a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in busy, service-driven environments and enjoys managing large teams while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

• 2-3 years' experience in an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or similar leadership role
• Proven success leading teams in a high-volume restaurant, hospitality or premium casual dining environment
• A strong floor presence with a hands-on leadership approach
• Experience managing large guest numbers and multi-faceted service operations
• Strong food and beverage knowledge, including bar operations
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach and develop team members
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak trading periods
• Current RSA & RCG (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the leadership team at Bankstown Sports Club's flagship restaurant
• Lead within one of Sydney's busiest high-volume hospitality venues
• Gain exposure to large-scale restaurant, à la carte and function operations
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a leading hospitality group
• 5 weeks annual leave plus additional wellbeing leave
• Free secure parking and uniforms provided
• Daily meal allowance across Bankstown Sports venues
• Ongoing training, mentoring and leadership development
• Reward and recognition programs
• Join a supportive, energetic and high-performing management team

If you're an ambitious hospitality leader ready to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity to join one of Sydney's premier high-volume restaurant operations and make your mark at La Piazza.