Nobu | Assistant Restaurant Manager

Crown Resorts Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts

Complimentary meals

Uniforms laundered

Rosters provided 4 weeks in advance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Crown Resorts Limited's Nobu Sydney is seeking an inspiring Assistant Restaurant Manager who shares our passion for luxury hospitality and guest experience. You will lead from the floor, coach front-of-house teams and ensure service excellence during peak periods.

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will drive roster management, cost control and standards, mentor staff, manage guest relations and VIP experiences, and uphold Nobu’s reputation for quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in premium or high-volume dining.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experiences.
• Coaching and mentoring capability for high-performing teams.
• Experience with guest relations, service recovery and VIPs.
• Knowledge of labour management, productivity and venue performance.
• Strong food, wine, sake and beverage knowledge.
• Experience with Japanese or Asian cuisine highly regarded.
• Hands-on leadership on the dining floor.
• NSW RSA Competency Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Drive luxury service standards and memorable dining experiences.
• Support roster management and labour optimisation.
• Manage guest feedback and resolve service issues.
• Assist with financial performance, stock and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, standards and food safety.
• Lead from the floor during peak periods and act as venue leader when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Guest experience

Labor management

Food & beverage knowledge

VIP service

Floor leadership

Commercial acumen

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.

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

If you are a passionate hospitality leader ready to take the next step with one of the world’s most celebrated restaurant brands, we would love to hear from you.

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

On top of exciting career possibilities, we offer better exposure to experiences and learning.

To see our range of benefits and opportunities visit Crown Resorts Careers.

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