Assistant Restaurant Manager

House of Bungalow — Surry Hills, Sydney
Full-time | $70,000–$75,000 + superannuation

House of Bungalow is a new hospitality destination opening in the heart of Surry Hills.

We are now looking for a capable and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in launching and operating our 80-seat ground-floor restaurant.

This is a key leadership position within the restaurant. You will help lead the front-of-house team, maintain service standards and ensure each shift runs smoothly. The role suits someone ready to take on greater responsibility while still being highly present on the floor.

The Role

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you will help oversee the restaurant's day-to-day service and operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the floor and FOH team across lunch, happy hour and dinner

• Running pre-service briefings and keeping the team prepared

• Upholding service, presentation and hospitality standards

• Managing reservations, walk-ins, table allocation and guest flow

• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing the FOH team

• Handling rosters, timesheets, opening/closing and cash reconciliation

• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating with kitchen, bar and leadership

• Supporting events, group bookings and busy weekend trade

• Ensuring RSA, food safety and workplace compliance; stepping in as senior leader when needed

About You

You're confident, organised and calm under pressure — someone who reads the room and helps the team perform at its best.

You'll ideally have:

• 2+ years' experience as an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager or senior FOH role in a quality, high-volume venue

• Strong floor-management skills and experience leading and training FOH teams

• Solid wine knowledge and confidence guiding guests and staff on wine and food pairing

• A genuine interest in food, wine, cocktails and contemporary hospitality

• Great communication, problem-solving and attention to detail

• Confidence with reservation and POS systems

• Current NSW RSA and full Australian working rights

• Availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays

Experience with venue openings, premium casual dining, shared-plate restaurants or high-energy weekend trade will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Full-time salary of $70,000–$75,000 plus superannuation

• Tips in addition to your salary

• The opportunity to help launch a major new Surry Hills venue

• A genuine second-in-command position with meaningful responsibility

• Direct support and development from the Restaurant Manager and leadership team

• The opportunity to help shape the restaurant's service culture from the beginning

• Career progression within a growing hospitality group

• A creative, ambitious and collaborative working environment

• Staff training, meals and venue benefits

Restaurant Operations

House of Bungalow trades Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch, happy hour and dinner service.

The restaurant is designed to move through different moods across the day — from relaxed lunches and afternoon drinks to energetic dinners, celebrations and weekend dining.

This is a hands-on operational role and will include a combination of daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé with a brief introduction outlining your hospitality experience, leadership style and why you would like to join House of Bungalow.