Assistant Food & Beverage Duty Manager

The Ternary is more than a restaurant - it’s one of Sydney’s most exciting dining destinations. Consistently ranked Top 10 Restaurants in Sydney on TripAdvisor, The Ternary is celebrated for its bold multi-kitchen concept, exceptional service, and breathtaking views across Darling Harbour and the Sydney CBD.

Featuring three distinct culinary experiences Grill, Wok, and Wine Bar  all under one roof, The Ternary delivers high-volume, high-energy service while creating unforgettable guest experiences. Backed by Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, this flagship venue within Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour blends creativity, pace, and passion with the strength and opportunity of a global brand.

If you thrive in a fast-paced dining environment, love being hands-on during peak service, and are passionate about developing people while delivering standout guest experiences, this is your opportunity to grow your leadership career in one of Sydney’s most recognised restaurants.

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Assistant Food & Beverage Duty Manager to join The Ternary leadership team. Working closely with the Food & Beverage Duty Manager's and wider leadership team, you will support the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar, help lead high-performing front-of-house teams, and play a key role in delivering service excellence and memorable guest experiences. This is a wonderful stepping stone for  a future Food & Beverage Duty Manager:

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside and under the Food & Beverage Duty Managers to support the leadership of front-of-house food & beverage operations, ensuring warm, professional, and consistent service deliver.
• Assist with supervising restaurant and bar teams, including daily planning, rostering support, and shift coordination
• Act as a key point of contact for guest enquiries and assist in resolving issues to ensure positive outcomes
• Maintain clear communication through service logs and strong cross-department collaboration
• Support performance against budgets, service standards, and guest satisfaction targets
• Assist with team training, inductions, and ongoing compliance with food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards

• A strong passion for developing people and supporting the next generation of hospitality leaders
• Previous experience supervising or leading teams within a hospitality or food & beverage environment
• Ability to support and guide team members to meet operational and service expectations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent personal presentation and organisational skills
• Full working rights in Australia

• The opportunity to Work with an award winning Director of Culinary at the Top 10 rated Restaurant, The Ternary
• Terrific working environment in the beautiful Darling Harbour precinct
• Discounted Accommodation and F&B in Accor hotels worldwide

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.