Nobu | Assistant Restaurant Manager

Crown Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts

Complimentary meals on shift

Uniforms laundered

Rosters provided 4 weeks in advance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nobu Sydney at Crown Resorts is seeking an inspired Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead from the floor, elevate service standards, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team. You will partner with the Restaurant Manager to deliver world-class hospitality in a luxury dining environment.

Ideal candidates bring luxury service experience, strong leadership, and a passion for guest satisfaction, with ongoing focus on service excellence and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in premium, luxury or high-volume dining.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities to develop engaged teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor and inspire the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service.
• Drive luxury service standards and memorable dining experiences.
• Support roster management, labour optimisation and operational planning.
• Manage guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hospitality passion

Coaching & mentoring

Guest relations management

Labour management & productivity

Food & beverage knowledge

Japanese/Asian cuisine knowledge

Hands-on leadership

NSW RSA competency card

Job description

Better begins here

Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

Assistant Restaurant Manager | Nobu

Join one of the world's most iconic dining destinations.

Nobu is internationally renowned for redefining contemporary Japanese cuisine, seamlessly blending innovation, luxury and exceptional hospitality.

Founded by celebrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Nobu has become a global symbol of culinary excellence, delivering unforgettable dining experiences across the world's most prestigious cities.

At Nobu Sydney, we are seeking an inspiring Assistant Restaurant Manager who shares our passion for luxury hospitality, people leadership and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to develop your career within a globally recognised brand while leading a high-performing team in one of Sydney's most sought-after dining destinations.

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What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within a premium, luxury or high-volume dining environment
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, with a focus on developing engaged, high-performing teams
• Experience managing guest relations, service recovery and VIP experiences with professionalism and confidence
• Commercial acumen across labour management, productivity and venue performance
• Strong food, wine, sake and beverage knowledge
• Experience with Japanese or Asian cuisine highly regarded
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the floor during peak service periods
• Current NSW RSA Competency Card

Why Nobu?

• Join one of the world's most recognised luxury hospitality brands
• Be part of a globally celebrated restaurant renowned for excellence, innovation and service
• Work alongside passionate hospitality professionals dedicated to delivering world-class experiences
• Career development and progression opportunities across Crown Resorts
• Access exclusive employee discounts across Crown Hotels, Restaurants and Bars
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Uniforms professionally laundered
• Rosters provided 4 weeks in advance
• Paid parental leave

The Role

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Nobu experience. Supporting the Restaurant Manager, you will lead from the floor, inspire your team and ensure every guest receives the exceptional service and attention to detail that have made Nobu a global hospitality icon.

You will be responsible for driving service excellence, developing talent, supporting commercial performance and fostering a culture that embodies Nobu's commitment to hospitality, quality and continuous improvement.

You’ll Be:

• Leading, coaching and developing front-of-house team members to deliver exceptional service
• Driving luxury service standards and creating memorable dining experiences
• Supporting roster management, labour optimisation and operational planning
• Managing guest feedback and resolving service issues professionally
• Assisting with financial performance, stock control and cost management
• Ensuring compliance with operational procedures, service standards and food safety requirements
• Leading from the floor and supporting service delivery during peak trading periods
• Acting as the venue leader in the Restaurant Manager's absence

Please note this is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week). Only candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered.

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