At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury dining setting.
- Company: Join the prestigious Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd at Crown Sydney's a'Mare Italian Dining Precinct.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and staff discounts across venues.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Be part of an award-winning restaurant group and elevate your hospitality career.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fine dining.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 $ per year.
Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team across the a'Mare Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney, home to a'Mare, Vista'Mare, and Pizza'Mare.
Working alongside the Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading and developing a high-performing team, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across one of Sydney's premier Italian dining destinations.
- Full Australian working rights
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a management or supervisory role within premium hospitality
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Current NSW RSA Certificate
- Fluent English with excellent communication skills
- Exceptional grooming and presentation
- Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Experience with POS systems and restaurant reservations
- Sound understanding of hospitality compliance and workplace health and safety
Preferred Requirements:
- Previous experience in premium or fine dining restaurants
- Experience with SevenRooms or similar reservation platforms
- Knowledge of Italian food, wine and hospitality
- Formal hospitality qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant
- Lead, mentor and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service
- Ensure service standards are consistently maintained across all shifts
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management
- Manage guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally and efficiently
- Assist with rostering, labour management and payroll accuracy
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control
- Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service
- Assist in achieving financial targets through effective labour, wage and cost control
- Maintain compliance with Crown Sydney, food safety, RSA and workplace health and safety requirements
- Foster a positive team culture focused on professionalism, accountability and genuine hospitality
What We Offer:
- Salary of $80,000–$90,000 + Superannuation, depending on experience
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities within Maestro Hospitality
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee benefits program and staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
- Work alongside some of Australia's leading hospitality professionals in an award-winning restaurant group
Please note that all successful applicants will be required to complete a Crown Sydney Police Compliance Check as part of the onboarding process.
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