Leadership-Driven Restaurant Supervisor | Path to Management

Guzman y Gomez; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible rosters

Leadership training

Discounted meals

Uniforms

Merch & events

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez Cronulla is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead from the front, develop high‑performing teams and drive operational excellence in a fast‑paced environment.

This role offers ownership of performance metrics, opportunities to grow within Australia’s fastest‑growing global brand, and a focus on guest experience and culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality or retail environment.
• Strong understanding of operational standards, food safety and team performance.
• Track record of developing people and driving results.
• Confidence to lead, coach and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading and developing a high-performing team, setting the standard for quality, speed and guest experience.
• Drive operational excellence across all shifts, ensuring food quality, safety and service standards are consistently delivered.
• Lead from the front — coaching, mentoring and motivating your team to perform at their best.
• Take ownership of key restaurant metrics including performance, productivity and team engagement.
• Create a positive, energetic culture where people feel supported and inspired to grow.
• Be part of a fast-growing global brand redefining fast food with real ingredients, authentic flavours and bold ambition.
• Take the next step in your leadership journey, with clear pathways into Restaurant Management and beyond.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational excellence

Coaching

Guest experience

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: AUD 70000 - AUD 80000 - yearly

Job Description

At Guzman y Gomez, we don’t just make food — we grow leaders.

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who’s ready to step up, lead from the front and play a key role in driving performance, culture and operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of our new restaurant opening in Cronulla, develop high-performing teams and grow your leadership career with one of Australia’s fastest-growing global brands.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at GYG, you’ll be trusted to:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading and developing a high-performing team, setting the standard for quality, speed and guest experience.
• Drive operational excellence across all shifts, ensuring food quality, safety and service standards are consistently delivered.
• Lead from the front — coaching, mentoring and motivating your team to perform at their best.
• Take ownership of key restaurant metrics including performance, productivity and team engagement.
• Create a positive, energetic culture where people feel supported and inspired to grow.
• Be part of a fast-growing global brand redefining fast food with real ingredients, authentic flavours and bold ambition.
• Take the next step in your leadership journey, with clear pathways into Restaurant Management and beyond.

We’ll back you with the tools, support and rewards you need to succeed:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible rosters and long-term stability — let’s talk about what balance looks like for you
• Structured leadership training and ongoing development
• Heavily discounted GYG meals (yes, every burrito)
• Free uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Cultural celebrations (Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo and more)
• Employee assistance program (Sonder) for you and your family
• Clear pathways into Restaurant Management, Area Management, Hola Central or broader GYG opportunities

What you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality or retail environment
• Strong understanding of operational standards, food safety and team performance
• A track record of developing people and driving results
• Confidence to lead, coach and hold teams accountable
• A genuine passion for great food, great service and building strong teams

We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.

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