Assistant Restaurant Manager | The Butler, Potts Point

Applejack; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People First

Career Growth

On-site Training

Great Tips

Work-Life Balance

Dine & Save

Team Culture

Rewards

Job summary

The Butler at Potts Point, part of Applejack, blends contemporary Mexican dining with Polanco-inspired flavours in Sydney. This role leads FOH teams to create memorable guest experiences and coordinates reservations, service flow and staff development.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll coach the team, manage floor operations, and work with management to maintain RSA safety, rosters and budgets while delivering exceptional service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ leadership experience in a premium/high-volume restaurant or bar.
• Knowledge of labour planning, budgets, stock and POS systems.
• Strong wine/spirits and food knowledge with confident guest-facing communication.
• Current NSW RSA or ability to obtain before start.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including nights/weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and roster FOH teams to deliver standout guest experiences.
• Own the floor—from section allocations and reservations to waitlists and keeping service running smoothly.
• Coach and develop your team in Applejack’s service style, from sequence of service and table touches to upselling.
• Keep a close eye on the numbers—managing labour to budget and using P&L and service KPIs to drive performance.
• Champion responsible service and safety—RSA/RSF, incident reporting and venue protocols.
• Set the venue up for success—opening/closing, cash-ups, POS and end-of-day processes.

Skills

Leadership

Labour planning

Budgets

POS systems

Wine knowledge

Guest-facing communication

RSA NSW

Roster management

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager | The Butler, Potts Point

Bringing people together to share moments and make memories is at the core of what Applejack believes builds a city and ignites its culture. We want to create a thriving hospitality community and showcase to the world the incredible talent, passion and culture that Sydney has to offer. Producing an amazing offering and service for our guests, but also making our company a great place to work for all our people.

The Butler

is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Potts Point, blending neighbourhood sophistication with the vibrant flavours of Polanco. The sun-drenched terrace with lush greenery offers views of Sydney’s iconic skyline, making it the perfect destination to host events.

Key duties & responsibilities...

• Lead, inspire and roster FOH teams to deliver standout guest experiences across every service
• Own the floor — from section allocations and reservations to waitlists and keeping service running seamlessly
• Coach and develop your team in Applejack’s service style, from sequence of service and table touches to upselling and turning guest moments around
• Keep a close eye on the numbers, managing labour to budget and using P&L and service KPIs to drive performance
• Champion responsible service and safety, ensuring RSA/RSF, incident reporting and venue protocols are always on point
• Set the venue up for success, taking ownership of opening and closing procedures, cash-ups, POS and end-of-day processes to ensure every service starts and finishes strong

We'd love for you to bring...

• Minimum 2–3 years’ recent leadership experience in a premium/high-volume restaurant or bar
• Working knowledge of labour planning, budgets, stock and POS systems
• Strong wine/spirits and food knowledge with confident, guest-facing communication
• Current NSW RSA (or ability to obtain before start)
• Availability to work a rotating roster incl. nights/weekends/public holidays

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.