Assistant Restaurant Manager

Full job description
Job No: STAM2025301180
Location: Adelaide

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Location: Glenelg, South Australia

Join the team at Stamford Grand Adelaide – Promenade Restaurant

About Stamford Hotels and Resorts

Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.

At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.

About the role

Stamford Grand Adelaide is a five-star hotel situated a stone’s throw away from the stunning beach suburb of Glenelg, we are seeking an experienced hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to manage our busy Promenade Restaurant on a full-time capacity.

As an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager, a core focus will be to provide effective, well-planned leadership to the team, whilst providing our guests with outstanding service. You will be an excellent communicator and passionate about people.

Core Functions of your role

Working closely with our Food and Beverage Manager, Head Chef and Function Events Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and efficiency of the Restaurant, oversee training and development of the team while engaging with guests and providing an on the floor approach to service.

Check stock levels and order supplies while consulting with the chefs regarding the planning of the menu and dishes
Arrange the purchasing and pricing of goods and stocks according to budget
Able to coordinate a full restaurant floor team at the busiest of times
Facilitate staff onboarding training and ongoing development, all certification, performance evaluation to maintain an active staff retention and succession plan
Proactively monitor roster numbers against budget/headcount to roster casuals casually
Ensure staff adhere to Stamford Grand Adelaide’s uniform and grooming standards
Prepare reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales
Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety
Help in any area of the restaurant when circumstances dictate
Ensure dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance.
Greet guests, assist with order taking, and check to assess satisfaction with meals and dining experience
Coordinate and organise functions being held at the restaurant to ensure smooth running

About you

If you have 2+ years of relevant experience in a busy restaurant that caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner covers, whilst also holding a trade certificate in management and/or business (desirable), we’d love to receive your resume.

Hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate
Have experience preparing work rosters
Have people management experience to cater to diverse skill sets and cultural differences
Proven ability to remain professional when working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Full and unrestricted Australian working rights

Benefits Perks

Discounted meals and non-alcoholic beverages
Supplied meals during allocated rostered shifts
Complimentary dry cleaning allowance
Career growth opportunities
Complimentary onsite car parking

How to Apply

If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

No recruitment agencies please.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law.

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