Assistant Restaurant Manager (Part-Time, ~20 hrs/week)

Work Initiatives; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TFN basis

Penalty rates

Superannuation

Leave entitlements

Leadership growth opportunity

Job summary

Marci Lou’s Burger Co. in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead shifts, train new team members, and support the Restaurant Manager with daily operations.

You will open and close the venue, manage setup and cash handling, and ensure food safety standards are upheld while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality supervisory role.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Strong communication skills under pressure.
• Willingness to commit to the agreed weekly hours, including opening/closing shifts.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the crew during shifts.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Open and close the business, including setup, cash handling, stock checks, and cleaning.
• Support the Restaurant Manager with rostering, stock ordering, and day-to-day duties.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Customer service

Shift management

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate

Job description

About us
Marci Lou’s Burger Co. is a smash burger food truck in Sydney. We’re a small, busy team that takes pride in good food, fast service, and looking after our people. We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to help run the day-to-day operation and support our Restaurant Manager.

About the role
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll be a key part of the leadership team. You’ll lead and motivate the crew during shifts, train new team members on food safety, service standards, and our procedures, and step in to support the Restaurant Manager with operational duties. You’ll open and close the business, so you’ll need to be comfortable taking responsibility for the start and end of each trading day.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the crew during shifts
• Train and onboard new team members
• Open and close the business, including setup, cash handling, stock checks, and cleaning
• Support the Restaurant Manager with rostering, stock ordering, and day-to-day duties
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
• Deliver great customer service and keep the team working well together

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a hospitality or food service role, ideally in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Experience training or mentoring others
• Strong communication skills and a calm, positive approach under pressure
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the agreed weekly hours, including opening and closing shifts
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate is a plus, but not essential

What we offer

• Ongoing part-time employment on a TFN basis
• Pay in line with the applicable award, including penalty rates and loadings where they apply
• Superannuation and statutory leave entitlements
• A supportive team and the chance to grow your leadership experience in a fast-paced business