Assistant Restaurant Manager – Premium Italian Dining

a'Mare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 85,000–90,000 AUD + Superannuat

Ongoing training

Career progression within Maestro/majo

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts across Maestro venues

Opportunity to work with leading hospo

Award-winning restaurant group

Job summary

a’Mare Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team. You will help deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop a strong team and oversee day-to-day operations across the precinct.

Working with the Restaurant Manager, you will ensure service excellence, coach staff, manage rostering, inventory and guest feedback while maintaining Crown Sydney standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a management or supervisory role within premium hospitality.
• Experience in premium or fine dining environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and client service focus.
• RSA certificate held and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager with daily operations across the precinct.
• Lead, mentor and motivate the front-of-house team.
• Maintain consistent service standards across all shifts.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Manage guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally.
• Assist with rostering, labour management and payroll accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels and support ordering and inventory control.
• Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to deliver seamless service.
• Help achieve financial targets through effective labour and cost control.
• Maintain compliance with Crown Sydney, food safety, RSA and WHS requirements.
• Build a positive team culture focused on professionalism, accountability and genuine hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Grooming

Calm under pressure

Organisation

Time management

POS systems

Reservation platforms

Hospitality compliance

Education

RSA Certificate (NSW)

Hospitality qualifications

Tools

POS systems

SevenRooms

Job description

a’Mare Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team. You will help deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop a strong team and oversee day-to-day operations across the precinct.

Working with the Restaurant Manager, you will ensure service excellence, coach staff, manage rostering, inventory and guest feedback while maintaining Crown Sydney standards and compliance.