Assistant restaurant manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager

ARRE — Newtown

ARRE is a modern Mexican restaurant built around Australian ingredients, Australian seasons and Australian fire, with Mexican technique at the centre of everything we do.

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team and help lead the restaurant day to day.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and wants to be part of building something distinctive.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and Chef/Owner, you will help oversee the daily operation of the restaurant, lead the floor team and ensure every service runs smoothly.

You will be expected to lead from the front — not manage from behind a desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the floor team during service

• Run smooth, organised and high-quality restaurant services

• Maintain ARRE’s standards of hospitality, service and presentation

• Brief the team before service and communicate clearly throughout service

• Assist with staff training, development and performance

• Manage reservations, table flow and guest experience

• Handle guest enquiries and resolve issues professionally

• Monitor service standards and ensure the team is attentive and engaged

• Assist with opening and closing procedures

• Manage cash handling and daily operational procedures

• Maintain food, beverage and service knowledge across the team

• Work closely with the kitchen to ensure effective communication between FOH and BOH

• Assist with stock control, ordering and general restaurant organisation

• Ensure health, safety and licensing requirements are followed

• Support the Restaurant Manager with rosters, staffing and day-to-day administration

• Step into the Restaurant Manager role when required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

. 1 year in hatted or Michelin venue

• Has previous experience in a restaurant supervisory or management role

• Is confident leading a team during busy service

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills

• Understands what great hospitality looks like

• Is calm under pressure and capable of making decisions

• Takes pride in presentation, cleanliness and attention to detail

• Is comfortable working closely with chefs and kitchen teams

• Can train and motivate junior staff

• Has a genuine interest in food, wine, cocktails and hospitality

• Is reliable, professional and willing to get stuck in

• Wants to grow with an independent restaurant rather than simply work a shift

What We Offer

• A key leadership position within a growing independent restaurant

• The opportunity to work closely with the owners and kitchen team

• Staff training and opportunities for professional development

• A supportive, hands-on working environment

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Staff meals and other team benefits

• The opportunity to be part of developing the next stage of ARRE

If you are an experienced hospitality professional who loves service, leads by example and wants to be part of something ambitious, we’d love to hear from you.