Front Of House Manager - Marrickville Full-Time

Chargrill Charlie'S; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality and entertainment company in Sydney is seeking a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager at QT Sydney. In this role, you'll support a dedicated team in delivering elevated dining experiences within a renowned restaurant. With over 2 years of relevant experience, you will manage a medium-sized team, maintain high service standards, and collaborate closely with culinary leaders on menu offerings. Join us to create unforgettable guest moments in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Team member discounts

50% off stays at EVT hotels

$2 movie tickets

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role within premium hospitality venues, hotel experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exceed expectations for high-level guest experiences.
• Experience in managing restaurant teams and delivering immersive food and beverage experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire the restaurant team to deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu updates and pairings.
• Uphold grooming and service standards while managing the floor during peak periods.

Skills

Guest experience management

Team leadership and development

Stock control and inventory management

Knowledge of licensing laws and safety standards

Excellent communication skills

Job description

QT Sydney is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow‑factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT

As market‑leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best‑known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award‑winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT,Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About QT

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘expect the unexpected’, every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT’s signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and talented Assistant Restaurant Manager at Gowings, QT Sydney. You’ll bring energy, talent, and a guest‑focused mindset to one of the city’s most iconic and design‑driven dining destinations. Rooted in history but made for now, Gowings is where classic steakhouse theatrics meet Sydney’s freshest flair — flames leap, martinis are wheeled tableside, and handmade pastas steal the spotlight. It’s where old‑school technique meets modern expression: punchy, polished, and never without a side of drama.

In this role, you’ll support and inspire a passionate team to deliver an elevated food and beverage experience, championing a distinctive wine program and curated spirits while driving service standards in a fast‑paced, design‑driven environment. With a team‑first attitude and a commitment to excellence, you’ll play a key part in crafting unforgettable guest moments. If you’re a creative, dedicated hospitality professional ready to make your mark with Australia’s

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar role within busy, premium hospitality venues. Hotel experience preferrer but not essential.
• Ability to deliver a high‑level guest experience, exceeding expectations for VIP clientele and hotel guests.
• Assisted in managing medium sized restaurant teams, with a focus on developing and training staff.
• Deliver immersive food and beverage experiences for guests, including tastings, pairings, and storytelling around the program.
• Maintain accurate stock control, cellar organisation, and efficient beverage inventory management.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager on menu pairings, seasonal updates, and experience‑led offerings.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, RSA requirements, and health & safety standards.
• Uphold QT and Gowings’ grooming, presentation, and service‑style standards.
• Participate actively in team briefings, training sessions, and operational meetings.
• Support the floor during peak periods, stepping in as both a sommelier and an on‑floor service ambassador.
• An understanding of budget management, cost control, and P&L analysis for data‑driven decision‑making.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on‑the‑job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join the team and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.