Assistant Restaurant Manager — Lead Team & Guest Experience

RGIT Australia; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

El Jannah is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead daily operations at our Lake Haven location. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to uphold food quality, service excellence and a safe, clean environment while guiding a motivated team on the floor.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys leading from the front, building a positive culture and delivering strong commercial results.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a QSR or fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in a leadership role.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• A calm, confident approach with the ability to lead under pressure.
• Sound understanding of food safety, WHS and operational compliance.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A genuine passion for food, people and guest experience.
• Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings and weekends.
• A people-first culture that supports leaders to succeed.
• Ongoing development and leadership support.
• A fast-paced, rewarding environment where your impact is felt every day.
• Clear career pathways building leadership, operational and management capabilities to further your career with a growing national brand.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Restaurant Manager in leading daily restaurant operations
• Championing the EJ Way, a guest-first culture and ensuring consistently high service standards
• Leading, coaching, inspiring, energising and developing team members and Shift Leaders
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management
• Preparing and managing rosters in line with operational requirements, labour budgets and compliance
• Overseeing food safety, cleanliness and WHS standards
• Managing stock levels, deliveries and inventory controls
• Supporting payroll processes and administrative tasks
• Helping drive sales, manage costs and deliver against restaurant KPIs
• Building strong team engagement and a positive, inclusive workplace

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Time management

Hospitality know-how

Job description

El Jannah is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead daily operations at our Lake Haven location. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to uphold food quality, service excellence and a safe, clean environment while guiding a motivated team on the floor.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys leading from the front, building a positive culture and delivering strong commercial results.