Supervisor/Bartender/Assistant Restaurant Manager

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff dining perks

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Baja Cantina in Sydney is seeking a motivated Supervisor/ Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a busy, high-volume venue. You’ll train staff, manage daily operations and coordinate with kitchen and bar teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Available to work evenings and weekends, you’ll build a positive team culture, recruit and develop front-of-house staff, and take ownership of a major new venue as the restaurant grows.

Qualifications

• Experience as a restaurant supervisor or assistant manager.
• Punctual, reliable and well organised.
• Hands-on, able to manage a busy, high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure every service runs smoothly.
• Train staff in service standards, menu knowledge and customer care.
• Assist with rostering, shift planning and opening and closing procedures.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to deliver timely, consistent service.
• Maintain high standards of service, presentation and guest experience.
• Manage staff performance and create a positive team culture.
• Lead by example and take an active role in the restaurant.
• Recruit, train and develop the front-of-house team.
• Work closely with the kitchen and senior management team.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve problems professionally.

Skills

Restaurant supervisor experience

Staff training

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Supervisor/Bartender/Assistant Manager –

City Venue | Full-time

Baja Cantina is a Cali-style Mexican restaurant bringing vibrant flavours and relaxed, welcoming hospitality to Sydney. With three established locations and a new restaurant opening in Circular Quay, we’re looking for a motivated Supervisor/ Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our growing team.

If you enjoy leading the floor, developing your team and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

This opportunity is open to an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager/Supervisor/Bartender who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The role

Manage daily operations and ensure every service runs smoothly

Train staff in service standards, menu knowledge and customer care.

Assist with rostering, shift planning and opening and closing procedures.

Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to deliver timely, consistent service.

Maintain high standards of service, presentation and guest experience

Manage staff performance and create a positive team culture

Lead by example and take an active role in the restaurant.

Recruit, train and develop the front-of-house team.

Work closely with the kitchen and senior management team

Handle customer feedback and resolve problems professionally

About you

Experience as a restaurant supervisor or assistant manager, or strong experience as a senior team member ready for the next step.

Punctual, reliable and well organised.

Confident managing and developing your own team.

Hands-on and comfortable working in a busy, high-volume restaurant.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

A passion for hospitality and making guests feel welcome.

Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Basic wine and beverage knowledge.

Passionate about hospitality and delivering excellent service.

What we offer

Clear career progression within a growing hospitality group.

Competitive salary package based on experience.

Staff dining perks and discounts.

A supportive working environment.

The opportunity to build and lead the team at a major new venue.

If you are a motivated hospitality professional looking to take ownership of a large restaurant and grow your career, we would love to hear from you.