Assistant Restaurant Manager

Set to open following a multi-million-dollar transformation, on the shores of sparkling Coogee Beach, the hotel will redefine coastal luxury when it debuts in late 2025. Perfectly positioned on Sydney's iconic beachfront, the reimagined hotel will offer 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. Guests can look forward to an elevated arrival experience, immersive coastal dining celebrating seasonal local produce, and a redefined wellness sanctuary. With state-of-the-art event spaces including a Grand Ballroom, the hotel blends soulful escapes and meaningful connection with refined coastal elegance — setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in Australia.

Are you a passionate hospitality professional with a flair for leadership and a love for Mediterranean cuisine? We are seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team at Shutters, a stunning seaside venue with glorious views offering breakfast, lunch, and à la carte dinner in the heart of Coogee.

About Shutters

Shutters blends coastal elegance with vibrant flavours. With panoramic ocean views and a menu inspired by the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean, we deliver a dining experience that's both relaxed and refined.

About the role and key duties:

• Deliver a warm, personalised, and seamless guest experience when dining
• Build strong relationships with regular guests and the local community to drive loyalty and repeat visitation
• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading, training, and mentoring the FOH team to uphold service excellence
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, as well as internal policies and procedures
• Assist with rostering, inventory management, and cost control to support operational efficiency and profitability 
• Identify and act on opportunities to upsell products and experiences that enhance the guest journey
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, coaching the team to maintain high standards in service and presentation.

Essential criteria required to be considered:

• Must have full work rights in Australia (kindly note that sponsorship is not available for this role and overseas candidates without work rights cannot be considered)
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an à la carte or fine dining environment is essential 
• A strong understanding of food and beverage operations, with a desire to grow and develop in this space
• A confident and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team 
• Sound knowledge of wine (WSET Level 2 desirable) and classic cocktails
• Calm under pressure, with excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in POS systems and restaurant management software
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A vibrant, guest-focused personality with a genuine passion for hospitality

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. The company provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We give every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.