Assistant Restaurant Manager: Lead Service & Compliance

seek.com.au; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super

Bonus

Job summary

SEEK is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Newcastle, NSW, offering full training and real opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll lead shifts, deliver great guest experiences and coach a team in a casual dining environment.

If you have 1+ years in hospitality or retail management and a passion for compliance, safety and quality, this role provides training, support and a clear career path. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 plus Super and Bonus, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in restaurant, café, entertainment or retail management.
• Passion for hospitality and people leadership.
• Guest-first mindset with hands-on approach.
• Strong focus on compliance, safety and quality.
• Professionalism, resilience and drive to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead with confidence and set the shift tone.
• Deliver exceptional service for every guest.
• Coach and develop your team for high performance.
• Keep operations smooth and day-to-day efficiency.
• Champion compliance with food safety standards.

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Training Provided!

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Training Provided!

This is your chance to make an impact - driving high standards in compliance, food safety, and unforgettable guest experiences every day. Our restaurant aims to bring fun vibes in a casual dining environment with great food, a great guest experience and great opportunity to learn & develop.

If you have experience working in hospitality or retail in a supervisor/duty manager/shift manager/department manager role and are looking for your next challenge, this is for you! We provide full training for the position, but are looking for someone willing to learn & grow with us, who brings great energy & a positive/uplifting management style!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead with confidence – Bring energy and positivity, setting the tone for every shift.

• Deliver exceptional service – Every guest leaves feeling valued and cared for.

• Coach and develop your team – Inspire and grow a motivated, high-performing crew.

• Keep operations smooth – Oversee the coaching of your team, day-to-day efficiency and operational performance.

• Champion compliance – Maintain the highest standards in food safety and quality.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years’ experience in restaurant, café, entertainment or retail management. You could already be an Assistant Manager looking for more development or looking to step up from a Supervisor, Duty Manager, Shift Manager or Department Manager role.

• A passion for a hospitality career and genuine people leadership.

• A guest-first mindset with a hands-on approach.

• Strong focus on compliance, safety, and quality.

• Professionalism, resilience, and a drive to deliver results.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• $70,000 – $80,000 (dependent on experience) + Super + Bonus

• Real work-life balance – We believe success should be sustainable.

• A culture built on fun, teamwork, and growth.

• Genuine career progression with a brand that’s growing fast.

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re passionate about food, people, and leading a team that makes a difference in the community — apply now and start your next chapter with us.

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