Assistant Restaurant Manager - Lead Luxury Dining

EVT Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining discount

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal Thredbo perks

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

QT Sydney's Gowings venue is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager who can read a floor, charm a room, and manage service with energy.

Join EVT's premium hospitality network and lead a high-volume outlet, coaching the team, maintaining standards, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

This role offers day-one perks, career growth, and a dynamic, design-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an Assistant Restaurant Manager role or similar within high-volume, premium hospitality venues (hotel experience a plus, not essential).
• Proven ability to deliver a high-level guest experience that exceeds expectations for VIP clientele and hotel guests.
• Experience assisting in the management of medium-sized restaurant teams, with a focus on developing and training staff.
• A passion for wine and beverage, with the confidence to lead tastings, pairings, and guest-facing storytelling.
• Understanding of budget management, cost control, and P&L analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
• A creative, team-first attitude and commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire the restaurant team to deliver an elevated food and beverage experience across service periods.
• Take direction from the Venue Manager, maintaining a proactive approach at all times
• Support and inspire the restaurant team to deliver an elevated food and beverage experience across service periods.
• Assist in overseeing and coordinating operational activities within the department, maintaining established service standards.
• Maintain staff morale and team cohesion through positive, productive leadership, and actively seek ways to develop and retain team members.
• Ensure clear and comprehensive shift handovers occur
• Maintain accurate statistical records and reporting, and control departmental expenses within set targets
• Cultivate a sales culture, implementing and tracking up-selling and on-selling strategies
• Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, RSA requirements, and health & safety standards
• Uphold QT and Parlour's grooming, presentation, and service-style standards
• Actively participate in team briefings, training sessions, and operational meetings

Skills

Guest experience

Team leadership

Budget management

Wine knowledge

Staff training

Premium hospitality

Job description

QT Sydney's Gowings venue is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager who can read a floor, charm a room, and manage service with energy.

Join EVT's premium hospitality network and lead a high-volume outlet, coaching the team, maintaining standards, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

This role offers day-one perks, career growth, and a dynamic, design-driven environment.