Assistant Restaurant Manager - Premium Italian Dining, Sydney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $85,000–$90,000 + Super

Training & development

Career progression

EAP

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team across the a'Mare Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney, home to a'Mare, Vista'Mare and Pizza'Mare.

Working alongside the Restaurant Manager and Precinct Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing front‑of‑house team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across one of Sydney's premier Italian dining destinations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a management or supervisory role within premium hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Current NSW RSA Certificate.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with premium or fine dining environments.
• Knowledge of Italian food, wine and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead, mentor and motivate front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure service standards across all shifts.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Manage guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally.
• Assist rostering, labour management and payroll accuracy.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar teams for seamless service.
• Contribute to achieving financial targets through labour and cost control.
• Maintain compliance with Crown Sydney policies and WHS requirements.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Team development

Fluent English

Excellent grooming

Calm under pressure

Organisational skills

Hospitality compliance

Premium/fine dining

Hospitality awareness

Italian hospitality knowledge

Education

Formal hospitality qualifications

Tools

POS systems

SevenRooms

Job description

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team across the a'Mare Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney, home to a'Mare, Vista'Mare and Pizza'Mare.

Working alongside the Restaurant Manager and Precinct Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing front‑of‑house team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across one of Sydney's premier Italian dining destinations.