Assistant Restaurant Manager - Delta Rue

Company Description

Welcome to Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, an iconic luxury hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, where timeless French heritage meets contemporary hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.

Food & Beverage is at the heart of our Hotel, with a collection of distinctive venues, each with its own personality. From the Vietnamese-inspired flavours of Delta Rue and the produce-driven, charcoal-led dining at Tilda, to the sophistication of Bar Tilda and the vibrant rooftop atmosphere of Wentworth Bar, our venues are destinations in their own right.

Job Description

Be part of the next chapter of Delta Rue. 

We’re looking for a passionate and driven

This is an opportunity to play an important role in shaping the restaurant’s next phase, working alongside the Restaurant Manager to bring the team together, elevate the guest experience and deliver memorable dining experiences in a distinctive luxury hotel setting.

Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career or looking for a fresh challenge in a luxury hotel environment, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor: Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations and lead service with confidence, ensuring a seamless and memorable guest experience.

• Develop our people: Coach, motivate and support the team, building capability and confidence through on-the-job training, feedback and ongoing development.

• Shape the guest experience: Champion warm, personalised service and take ownership of guest feedback, resolving issues professionally and turning opportunities into positive experiences.

• Bring the team together: Lead pre-service briefings, set clear expectations and work closely with the kitchen and wider Food & Beverage team to deliver cohesive service.

• Drive operational excellence: Maintain high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness and efficiency across every service period.

• Operational support: Assist with rostering, training, onboarding and other operational priorities, ensuring compliance with RSA, food safety, WHS and hotel procedures.

• Contribute to Delta Rue’s next chapter: Bring ideas, initiative and a proactive mindset to strengthening the venue’s culture, reputation and performance.

Qualifications

About You:

You’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy bringing people together and take pride in creating memorable guest experiences. You’re ready to make an impact, whether taking the next step in your career or bringing your leadership experience to a new environment.

• Experience in a restaurant leadership role, or ready to step up from a strong supervisory position.

• A hands-on leader who leads by example, motivates others and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• A genuine passion for guest experience, team development and high service standards.

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) competency and flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Experience in a premium restaurant or hotel environment will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?

We value our people and offer:

• Global opportunities and discounts across 100+ Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide, including accommodation and dining
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid birthday leave and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
• Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
• Ongoing learning and development, working alongside industry leaders
• A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

 Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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. 

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.