Assistant Restaurant Leader, Restaurants & Bars

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! The hotel has partnered with House Made Hospitality (the Team behind Lana, Grana, Promenade & Martinez) - a Sydney-based and globally inspired hospitality group. Through this partnership we are setting new standards in the Australian hospitality scene and we are seeking a talented Senior Assistant Restaurant Leader to help craft a unique experience where luxury reaches new heights. Apply now and be part of the “Rebirth of a Sydney Icon” with us!

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of the French Zest and Sofitel luxury. 

As Senior Assistant Restaurant Leader, you are 2IC for the restaurant. You need to embody the same drive and ambition as the Restaurant Leader and the values and standards of House Made Hospitality and Sofitel. You are a leader of product and service delivery. You will work in unison with the Restaurant Leader in developing yourself and the team below you.

As our Senior Assistant Restaurant Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring service and product standards are being met, and in keeping with Sofitel and House Made Hospitality brand guidelines. 
• Forging great relationships with guests, and fostering an environment of guest interaction amongst your team. 
• Commanding the look and feel of the venue, maintaining thoughtful ambience throughout. 
• Leading your team in terms of product and venue knowledge, and conducting regular training sessions to ensure consistency among team members. 
• Instilling our positive culture throughout the team and venue, and being an ambassador of the Sofitel and House Made Hospitality values.  

• At least 3 years’ experience as a manager in a high volume restaurant environment; and in a CBD/corporate environment. 
• Strong team manager.
• Experience in writing and delivering training and development.
• Ability to understand and manage wage targets.
• Ability to use Seven Rooms.
• Experience in performance appraisal and development experience
• Intermediary understanding of wine, spirits and cocktail.
• Full Australian Work Rights. 

Joining our team will unlock generous local, national & international industry benefits on accommodation, dining, travel, wellbeing & more from Day 1. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and be a part of the Hotel's future success. We offer discounted city parking, complimentary dry cleaning, progressive leave policies (including 10 weeks parental leave) and unlimited development opportunities as you learn from industry experts with international leader in Hospitality - Accor. We genuinely care about your success and want to help you grow on your journey with us. 

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, a new challenge in 2024, we look forward to finding out more about you and invite you to apply!