Assistant Restaurant Manager | Opera Bar

Applejack Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People First

Grow With Us

Master Your Craft

Great Tips

Work-Life Balance

Dine & Save

Epic Team Culture

Recognition Matters

Job summary

Applejack Hospitality is seeking experienced Front of House Managers to join our expanding team at Opera Bar, Sydney. You will lead a large FoH team, drive exceptional service standards, and mentor future leaders in a vibrant hospitality setting.

We offer a people-first culture, clear career pathways, and ongoing training, with attractive tip structures and balanced rosters to support work-life harmony.

Qualifications

• Courage in decision-making with management, staff, suppliers, contractors and patrons.
• Charismatic leadership style adaptable to team needs.
• Eye for detail and strong knowledge of food and drinks.
• Ability to mentor and develop future leaders of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large Front of House team with high service standards.
• Mentor and develop future leaders while ensuring guest satisfaction.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

Product knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

19th October, 2026

An opportunity like no other, help shape Opera Bar in it's new Era under Applejack's stewardship.

The venue - Opera Bar

Opera Barneeds no introduction, and yet, under Applejack, it is being reintroduced to Sydney in the most compelling way possible.

The Lower Concourse of the Sydney Opera House is one of the most extraordinary hospitality addresses in the world. It is a place where Sydneysiders come to mark moments, where visitors from around the world come to experience the city at its most iconic, and where hospitality and culture bring out the best in each other.

About the role

Applejack Hospitality is expanding and were seeking experienced Front of House Managers to be part of our growing team and join the family! We're looking for passionate leaders who are ready to make their mark in hospitality and take the next step in their career. With 13 iconic venues across Sydney, we're all about bringing people together to share moments and make memories whilst showcasing the incredible talent and passion Sydney has to offer.

A bit about you...

• Courage in decision-making with management, staff, suppliers, contractors, and patrons.
• You’ll have a degree of charisma in your leadership style and be flexible to adapt your style to the needs of those in your team.
• A keen eye for detail and exceptional product knowledge + passion for food and drinks.
• Ability to lead a large team with service standards, whilst mentoring and developing the future leaders of our business

What’s in it for you...

• People First:Be part of an inclusive team where everyone belongs.
• Grow With Us:Clear career pathways, paid training and development at every stage.
• Master Your Craft:Ongoing food and beverage training from industry leaders.
• Great Tips:Earn extra through our competitive tip structure.
• Work-Life Balance:We value sustainable rosters and support a healthy balance between work and life.
• Dine & Save:Exclusive discounts across every Applejack venue.
• Epic Team Culture:Social events, celebrations and plenty of fun along the way.
• Recognition Matters:Incentives and rewards that celebrate great performance.

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo a background check.