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Assistant Restaurant Manager

On-site Rockhampton City, Australia

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 believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at GYG, you will be supporting the Restaurant Manager with day-to-day operations, as well as guiding the team through bustling service periods. You will spearhead crew training, elevate the guest experience, and contribute to the management of inventory and finances.  

    We value diverse experience, but we’re specifically looking for candidates who have:

    • Leadership Experience - Previous leadership experience in a busy, high-volume hospitality or QSR environment.
    • Performance Focus: A proven track record of achieving KPIs, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive strong team performance.
    • People Skills - Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a young team.
    • Attitude - A positive, can-do attitude, high emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.
    • Availability - Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

    What’s in it for me?

    So much! Check out some of the benefits below:

    • Flexible rosters and employment stability - We’ll work with you to find a roster that supports your work-life balance.
    • Career progression opportunities - Build your leadership skills and progress into Restaurant Management and beyond.
    • Comprehensive training and support - We’ll give you the tools, training and support you need to succeed.
    • Heavily discounted GYG meals - Enjoy your GYG favourites for less.
    • Free uniforms and exclusive merch - Look the part with comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive team merchandise.
    • Team building and crew competitions - Get involved in team activities, events and regular crew competitions.
    • Cultural celebrations - Celebrate with the GYG team through events including Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo, just to name a few!

    Click the "I'm Interested" button to express your interest in joining our team!  

    Qualifications

    RSA, Food Safety Supervisor, First Aid certificates (or the willingness to obtain them)

    Additional Information

    We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to provide a valid Police Check and complete employment verification.

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    Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-18. Posted 2026-09-02.

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