Assistant Restaurant Manager — Lead Teams & Elevate Service

Hunter St Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training, development, and career

Food & Beverage discounts, gym, and PH

Job summary

Hunter Street Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations across our Sydney venues. You will lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensure service excellence, and support inventory, scheduling, and payroll.

A RSA certificate and leadership background are preferred, with strong costs awareness and sales focus. We offer competitive remuneration, bonus incentives, and access to benefits including staff discounts, gym and private health insurance.

Qualifications

• Hospitality lovers who know how to lead, inspire and get the best from their team
• Experience in a supervisory or junior management role
• A people-first mindset: you’re passionate about recruiting, training, and developing talent
• A keen business sense with an eye for cost control, productivity, and sales targets
• A valid RSA Certificate

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations by overseeing front-of-house and back-of-house activities to ensure smooth service and high customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and train staff, including servers, hosts, and kitchen personnel, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
• Assist with inventory and ordering, monitoring stock levels and coordinating with suppliers to maintain appropriate inventory.
• Handle customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally to maintain a positive dining experience.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, conducting regular checks and ensuring corrective actions are taken when necessary.
• Support scheduling and payroll tasks, helping create efficient staff schedules and assisting with timekeeping or payroll processes.
• Contribute to financial performance by helping track sales, control costs, and identify areas for operational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Staff training

Customer service

Job description

Hunter Street Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations across our Sydney venues. You will lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensure service excellence, and support inventory, scheduling, and payroll.

A RSA certificate and leadership background are preferred, with strong costs awareness and sales focus. We offer competitive remuneration, bonus incentives, and access to benefits including staff discounts, gym and private health insurance.