Assistant Restaurant Manager- Poetica

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Etymon Projects Full time $76,515 - $78,000 per year
  • Be part of the leadership team of this exciting new precinct, venue and project.
  • Development opportunities.
  • Join a team redefining hospitality.

The Company

The Etymon vision to create, curate and manage world class hospitality, lifestyle and leisure businesses within Australia, China, Los Angeles, London and Singapore.

The Venue

Fire, wood and charcoal are at the heart of Poetica Bar & Grill,a refined and relaxed modern Sydney bar and grill in the heart of North Sydney. We opened our doors to rave reviews in early September 2023 and received One Hat from the Good Food Guide in our first few weeks.

Along one side of the 120-seat light-filled restaurant is an impressive 700-bottle wine wall, glass-fronted dry-ageing cabinets, and a 15-metre-long open kitchen featuring a Josper charcoal oven and custom wood-burning hearth.

Full Job Description

We are recruiting an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee the people experience of our guests and team across these flagship venues.

Specifically, we are looking for a well-rounded manager who engages their team to put the guest experience at the forefront and ensures a killer vibe, every single service.

Reporting to the Venue Manager or Restaurant Manager, you will support with the management of the financial performance of both venues, uphold compliance as it relates to Health, Safety and Environment, and the Liquor License. You will be a jack of all trades, wearing many hats, bouncing ideas off your venue and the precinct heads of department.

The Role

  • Support the Venue or Restaurant Manager in the management in terms of people, product and performance
  • A people leader - both from a guest and team perspective; you bring the fun and the passion
  • Craft the guest experience to position the venues at the forefront of guests' minds, keeping them coming back
  • Mentor and support the Front of House teams to deliver a high-quality execution of service including recruitment, onboarding and training
  • Manage the floor plans to maximise service periods in collaboration with Reservations, Events, and venue staff
  • Work with the Head Chefs and Reservations and Events on the planning and execution of menus for a la carte and event bookings
  • Deliver consistent service that is focused on excellence, with a passion for the product
  • Have a financial focus including rostering to labour costings and stock control
  • Support the strategy around growing the community of locals and regulars within and around the businesses
  • Maintain compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies, the Workplace Risk Management Plan and Liquor Licensing

The Perks

  • Competitive Salary ranging from $76,515 - $78,000
  • Discount across all Etymon Projects venues
  • Opportunity for involvement with future venue openings across our ambitious growth plans
  • Training and development from some of the best leaders in Sydney hospitality
  • An opportunity to be part of truly landmark venues in the future of the Sydney dining scene

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