Assistant Restaurant Manager - Guzman y Gomez at Guzman y Gomez

Cranebrook, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Commercial Awareness, Sales Management, Guest Experience, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Proactive Attitude, Operational Excellence

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do. Job Description At Guzman y Gomez, we don’t just run restaurants, we grow leaders. And now, we’re giving you the chance to help bring an entirely new GYG to life. We’re opening a brand-new restaurant in Cranebrook in 2026, and we’re looking for an exceptional Assistant Restaurant Manager to help build, train and inspire the team that will bring it to life. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’re not just managing a restaurant - you’re helping create one from the ground up. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll be trusted to: Help build and shape a brand-new team of 100+, supporting recruitment, onboarding and training before the restaurant even opens. Support the full restaurant opening, including operational readiness, launch execution, and embedding GYG’s standards and culture from day one. Assist in running a multi-million dollar business unit, contributing to sales growth, cost management, guest experience and operational excellence. Be part of a fast-growing global brand that’s redefining what fast food can be with real ingredients, authentic flavours and a bold vision. Grow your career - this role is a launchpad into Restaurant Management, Area Management, senior leadership or even franchise ownership. Opening a new restaurant is one of the most rewarding leadership journeys at GYG, and you’ll be right at the heart of it. Why join GYG? We’ll back you with the tools, support and rewards you need to succeed: Competitive salary + performance bonuses + share options Flexible rosters and long-term stability - let’s talk about what balance means to you Structured training program and ongoing development to sharpen your leadership abilities Heavily discounted GYG meals (yes, every burrito) Free uniforms and exclusive GYG merch Annual Restaurant Managers Summit - connect, learn and grow with leaders from across the country Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo Employee assistance program (Sonder) for you and your family Clear pathways into Restaurant Management, Hola Central, or franchise ownership And of course - the chance to help open a brand new GYG, something only a handful of leaders get to experience each year. What you’ll bring Experience leading a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment Strong commercial awareness with the ability to support in driving sales and managing P&L A history of achieving KPIs and driving results through people A genuine passion for guest experience and building great teams Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you lead from the front A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a launch environment This is more than an assistant manager job. It’s an opportunity to lead, grow, and leave your mark on a brand new GYG restaurant. Ready to help bring Cranebrook to life? Apply now and be part of something big. We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will help build and shape a new team, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training. You will also assist in running a multi-million dollar business unit, contributing to sales growth and operational excellence.